Mrs. Jennie Ruth Keys Briggs, age 87, passed away at Four Oaks Healthcare Center, on Monday, June 1, 2026, after a long battle with dementia.
Jennie was born on November 16, 1938, in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late George S. and Leona Garst Keys. In addition to her parents, Jennie was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Floyd Briggs, Jr., one son, one sister, and four brothers.
Survivors include her brother and caregiver, David Keys and a special brother-in-law, Gary Briggs and wife, Velma.
Graveside Services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 5, 2026, in the Mausoleum chapel at Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Jeremy Dykes officiating.
Pallbearers will be Marty Keys, Johnny Keys, Rick Keys, James Lynn Keys, Lee Keys and Johnnie Briggs.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Dawn of Hope, 500 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601.
What a glorias reunion she is having with Daryl and Junior! She was the best mother that I have ever known. She got the biggest gold star for being the greatest mother. She is truly missed.
