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.
Jennie and Junior will both be greatly missed! They were great friends to my Mom and Dad, and to me as well. Whenever I visited Jonesborough, I would try to stop in for a visit. Last time I visited in late 2025, Jennie knew who I was which thrilled me. On that visit, I saw a groundhog near the barn where Junior always kept his dogs. He used to hate groundhogs and would shoot them if he got the chance. I told him I thought it was mocking him, and he just laughed and said it was his buddy now. It also never mattered how long it had been since I saw Darrell -- he always knew who I was. What a wonderful family they were! They will be missed, but they are all together now which gives me great peace.
06/03/2026
Paul Masters
Many wonderful memories from the years together at FBC, Jonesborough (especially her potato salad at the church dinners). A special mom for sure caring for Daryl who wasn't supposed to live one year but celebrated his 60th birthday !!! Love and prayers to all.
06/02/2026
Laura Sims Olson
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.
