Anne Briggs

Waunita Anne Briggs passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020 at the age of 79. She was born April 15, 1941 in Decatur, Illinois where she was adopted and raised by her paternal grandparents Frank and Ida Coppenbarger. They gave her the blessing of a loving home, instilled Christian values and love for family, as well as provided broad experiences through travel. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in Decatur, Illinois in 1959. Anne met her beloved husband, Tom, at Illinois State University, and they married in 1962. They both graduated in 1963 with Bachelor of Education degrees. She applied her education to raising her children, was a devoted wife and mother, and an excellent homemaker. Anne worked hand-in-hand with her husband on several entrepreneurial pursuits and the construction of a summer home in Michigan, where they often enjoyed their lake cottage in the woods.  Anne has been faithful to her Savior, Jesus Christ, and His local congregations, most recently at Village Church in Dyer, Indiana. Anne is survived by her devoted husband Thomas E. Briggs, her three children, Debora (Darryl) Bodine, Susan (Robert) Houghton, and William Briggs, seven grandchildren, Micah (Nichole) Bodine, Bethany (Stephen) Schultz, Rebecca (Jeremy) Detweiler, Joel (Allison) Bodine, Melissa (Stephen) Jenkins, Julie Houghton, Elizabeth Houghton, and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Jean Gualano, Jon Coppenbarger, and Doug (Tamara) Coppenbarger.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Village Church would be appreciated. www.villagechurchdyer.com .  Due to the pandemic, a private funeral service will be held. The service will be live streamed at 11:00am CT on August 15, 2020.

Contact 708-798-0331 or tews-ryanfh.com

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