Lourrene Elaine Briggs

1925 - 2012

Lourrene Elaine Briggs obituary, 1925-2012, Bella Vista, AR

BORN

1925

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Callison-Lough Funeral Home

605 W Central

Bentonville, Arkansas

Lourrene Briggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 25, 2012.

Lourrene 'Mickey' Elaine Mickel Briggs, 86, of Bentonville passed away, Monday September 24, 2012.

She was born in Dighton, KS on December 25, 1925 to Robert Roy and Bessie Elaine Jewett Mickel. Lourrene married Homer Briggs on March 15, 1948 in Fayetteville, AR. Lourrene was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one grandchild, and one great grand-child.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Baird and spouse Kenneth of Bella Vista, AR, Diana Bell of Fayetteville, Carolyn Barron and husband Danny of Bentonville, AR; Four sons Jerry and wife Carol of Holt, Fl, Robert Briggs and wife Joan of Centerton, AR, Lee Briggs and wife Tish of Tontitown, AR and David Briggs of Bella Vista, AR; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother Ronald Mickel and wife Helen of Little Rock, AR.

Lourrene was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by all.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 AM at Callison-Lough Funeral Home Chapel in Bentonville. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Callison-Lough Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakley Chapel Cemetery in Rogers. Online condolence may be made at www.callisonlough.com

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October 2, 2012

Becky Clark

Diana, I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she's in a better place.

October 2, 2012

Heather Schneller

Diana, I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love and grace sustain you.

October 2, 2012

Stephanie Haase-Good

Diana, My deepest sympathy to you. So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Big hugs.

October 2, 2012

Shirley Claypool

Diana, I know the pain of losing your Mother. My thoughts have been and remain with you at this time. Your friend, Shirley C

October 2, 2012

Diana, My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. May your many happy memories sustain you and bring a smile to your face.
Love, Ellen Ferguson

October 2, 2012

Teresa Williamson

I'm so sorry for your loss and sending much love and prayers. Hugs to you and your family.

October 2, 2012

Diana, Having recently lost my Mother, I know the sorrow you are experiencing. Stay strong and look to friends for support.

Reggie Houser

October 2, 2012

Mary Gail Reed

Diana, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

October 2, 2012

Felisha Perrodin

Diana, Kent and I want to let you know that we are keeping your family in our thoughts. We were so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

October 2, 2012

Darlene Roach

Diana, Losing your mother is hard but you are strong and she has given you that. I just wanted you to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Darlene Roach

October 2, 2012

Kim Harriman Haines

So sorry for your loss Diana. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

October 2, 2012

Lana Aiken

Diana and Family

It was a wonderful service and a great testament to a wonderful woman. She lived a long and happy life and raised some pretty amazing kids. My prayers are with you during this time and I hope you can find comfort in the fond memories of your mother.

September 27, 2012

James Bass

My deepest condolences are extended. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mickey for several years and had a great friendship with both Mickey and Homer. She had an incredible knowledge of the 457th and the Association.
James

September 26, 2012

Dear Jerry and Family~My heart goes out to you!! Bunches of Hugs~Corinne Button

September 26, 2012

Ron Goodwin

Robert and Joan, I am sorry I can not be there. I have no backup.
Having been there too many times I know there are no word to soothe the loss and pain.
Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron Goodwin

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