Roses Grow In Heaven

If roses grow in heaven,

Lord, please pick a bunch for me,

Place them in my mom’s arms

And tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her,

And when she turns to smile,

Place a kiss upon her cheek

And hold her for awhile

Because remembering her is easy

I do it every day,

But there’s an ache within my heart

That will never go away.

Pallbearers

Grandsons

Floral Bearers

Granddaughters

Acknowledgement

We, the family of Ms. Jennie Lou Harris-Briggs, would like to

express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who have

shown comforting expressions of love, sympathy, and prayers

during the passing of our loved one. Our hearts will always be

grateful for your kindness, as we pray for a special blessing to

be bestowed upon each and every one of you.

Services Entrusted To:

Celebration of Life In Loving Memory

of

Life Reflections of Ms. Jennie Lou Briggs

A Time to be Born: Jennie Lou Harris-Briggs blessed her parents, Thomas and

Dorothy Hoefer-Harris, on June 18, 1949, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday,

January 10, 2021. During her stay with us, Jennie was the third of six siblings (first

sibling died at birth). At an early age, Jennie joined her family church and was

baptized at Zion Chapel Baptist #1. Later in life, she married and joined Triumph

Church. After her divorce from 42 years of marriage, Jennie became a member of

New Laurel Street Missionary Baptist Church. She loved New Laurel Street and

her deacons, who until her death visited her monthly for prayer, communion, and a

song or two.

A Time to Learn: Jennie was educated in the public schools of Richland County

School District One.

A Time to Serve: Jennie never worked a fulltime job outside of her home. She was

a housewife. Jennie loved to clean house, cooking, and taking care of her four

children. She was a “Soccer Mom” staying busy making sure her kids stayed

involved in activities, sports, and clubs. She was the winner of “Best Mom” award

every year. Jennie not only cared for her children but their friends as well. They

called her “Momma Briggs” and her grandchildren’s friends called her “MiMi.”

A Time To Reflect: Jennie was a daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, wife,

mother, grandmother, aunt, and a dear friend to those she loved. Jennie never met a

stranger. She loved everyone and always dressed her best and smelled good. She

loved expensive perfumes and shower gels. She was kind, loving, and always had a

beautiful smile on her face. Jennie had three boys and one girl and loved them

dearly. She had 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Jennie also claimed

several other daughters, sons, and grandchildren who are here today or watching on

live stream. Jennie had several close friends she loved dearly. Jennie also had a

love of her life who kept her company day and night. His name is Wholly. She

loved that little dog, that she treated like a child. Wholly is missing his momma and

I know she is missing him. He made her last couple of years so happy and

comforting. She loved her daughters-in-laws, neighbors, and cousins. She loved

joking with her son-in-law, always laughing and saying “That Tom is crazy.”

Jennie was well loved and gave lots of love. Her last wish of me was to tell you all

that she loved you, but she is tired and goodbye.

A Time to Celebrate: Jennie was preceded in death by: her loving parents, her

father, Deacon Thomas Harris; mother, Dorothy Hoefer-Harris; her adorable sister,

Loretta Harris McClain; brothers, Larry Thomas Harris and Johnell Harris.

Ms. Jennie Lou Briggs leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Robin Elaine

(Tom) Olds; sons, Robert (Ronnette) Briggs, Jr., Andre (Carla) Briggs, and Greg

(Tikkie) Briggs; one brother, Perry (Wanda) Harris; grandchildren, Chaunnici,

Ulysis, Bobby, Shyaun, Chrystal, Joi, Joey, Jacara, Thomas, Jason, Allen, Justin,

and Tommy Sheida; a long with her host of great-grandchildren; nieces, Tara

Harris and Ebony Moore; nephews, Laharv, Josh, Thomas, Patrick, Donavan, and

Terry; a host of other nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, and best friends;

most of all, her dedicated and loving Wholly.

Memories

A Service of Remembrance

Prelude

Opening Selection……………………………………....Ms. Imani English

Scriptures………………………………Reverend Dr. Charles Jackson, Sr.

Old and New Testaments

Prayer …………………………...……. Reverend Dr. Charles Jackson, Sr.

Selection………….…..Ms. Joy and Ms. Chrystal Briggs, Granddaughters

Reading of Obituary…………………………...Mrs. Robin Olds, Daughter

Solo………………………………………….…………..Mr. Laharv Harris

Words of Comfort……………………….….Reverend Charles Jackson, Jr.

Committal & Benediction

Recessional……………………………………….... “I’ll Be Missing You” (Recording by: Puffy Daddy and Faith Evans)

Postlude

Interment

Zion Chapel Baptist Church #1 Cemetery

130 Walter Hills Road

Columbia, South Carolina