Jennifer Delene Briggs

Jennifer was a jewel to all who knew and loved her. She had a vibrant personality and possessed many beautiful talents. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, collecting antiques, discovering new places and the hidden beauties of the world, writing, rock collecting and movie nights with her favorite cuddle buddy, her son, Alex.

Jennifer was extremely proud of the work she did at daycare where she was employed. She truly believed that she made a difference and played a vital role in the development of the children she worked with and it was evident. Some of her favorite memories were when all of her family would get together at Mom and Pops house for dinner and family time, winning first place in Halloween contests and having four of her poems published. Her most precious and cherished memories were spent with her son and enjoying the infinite love of motherhood.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and friend. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Scott C. Briggs, who died Oct. 24, 2013; her grandmother, Welma St. Onge; and her grandfather, Larry Dressel.

Surviving are her son, Alexander S. Briggs; her mother, Dena Shores; her siblings, Jeremy (Rebecca) Boss, Brandon Boss, Ashley McRoberts, Joshua Shores, Jason Briggs, Stephanie Briggs and Lora Evers; her nephews Josiah Boss and Levi Boss and a number of dear cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to memorials are requested to the Alexander Briggs Educational Trust Fund. Additional expressions of memories and condolences can be made online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Memorial Visitation: Friends and family may call from 1 pm to 4 pm, Saturday February 25, 2017 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Memorial Service: A memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation at 4 pm, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.