Susan R. Briggs

Mrs. Susan Richardson Briggs, 98, widow of George Briggs, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in the Clarendon Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clarendon County, March 14, 1912, to the late Henry Richardson Sr. and Susan Junior Richardson.

She was educated in Clarendon County Schools, and was a life member of Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church, Pinewood.

She was preceded in death by 10 siblings and three children, Pernell Briggs Sr., Ruby M. Osbie and James L. Briggs Sr.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Camilla King Briggs; 11 grandchildren, Lorena J. (Larry) McLeod, Jerlean (Dan) Nelson, Rufus (Emma) Johnson, Deloris (Michael) Walters, James W. Osbie, Pernell Briggs, Linda B. (Wilbur) King, Georgia Mae Briggs, Afelia Ann Briggs, Kenneth Lee Briggs, and Beverly S. (Elijah) Briggs; 18 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 26, 2010, at Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church with the Rev. Daniel Green, pastor; assisting, the Rev. Warren Hatcher.

Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of these arrangements.