HORNELL – Pamela J. Briggs, 55, passed away peacefully
Monday (Aug. 7, 2017) at home surrounded by family.
Pamela was born on Nov. 9, 1961 in Hornell to Paul L. and
Shirley J. (Tidd) Briggs. She was a 1979 graduate of Andover Central School.
Pam worked as a cashier for Walmart in Hornell for many
years.
In addition to her parents, Paul and Shirley Briggs of
Hornell, Pam is survived by four daughters, Paula (Butch Romig) Updyke of
Barton, Stefanie (Brandon) Reed of Corning, and Shannen (Artis) Updyke and
Amber (Mike Dean) Updyke , both of Hornell; two sons, Chad (Ana) Updyke of
Millport and Dakota VanHoven of Hornell; one sister, Sheila Corn of Gettysburg,
Pa.; four brothers, Jeffrey (Karen) Briggs of Corcord, N.C., Wayne (Leslie Jones)
Briggs of Gettysburg, Pa., Gary (Cheryl) Briggs of Andover and Terry (Connie)
Briggs of Wellsville; and a close friend, Bonnie Odom of Hornell.
Additionally, she is survived by four grandsons, Thaddeus
Updyke, Samuel Updyke, Robert Dean and Julian Dean; and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pam is predeceased by her boyfriend, Robert Briggs.
Pam enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She loved to sit
on her porch and talk with her friend Bonnie. She liked working at various
crafts and then giving them away to her family as gifts. Pam liked her job at
Walmart and the many people she met each day and when it came to her family,
she cherished the times spent with them.
Per Pam’s wishes, there will be no prior visitation. A
memorial service will be held on Aug. 26 at 2:00 at Abundant Life Ministries in
Almond with Rev. Dean Good, officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral
Home in Andover. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Pam’s name may be made to Wilmot
Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642.
