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1911 - 2008
.jpg) Joy L. (Cowles). Brigham age 97 of Cedar Springs and Spring Hill Florida died Wednesday October 29,2008 at Brooksville Regional Hospital in Florida. She was born October 5,1911 the daughter of Carey M. and Lucretia M. (Earl) Cowles. She married Harold W. Brigham on June 30, 1931 and he died March 5,1992. She taught over 30 years in rural Kent County schools retiring in 1977 from Greenridge elementary in Comstock Park. She was an active member of East Nelson United Methodist Church for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, granddaughter Pam Brigham, great grandchildren Rachael Sharp and Jacob Graves and son-in-law Ron Root.
Surviving are her children; Charles A (Susie) Brigham of Pocatello Idaho, Sharon J.(Ron) Steinacker of Vicksburg , Malcolm C.(Kathy Hilliard) Brigham, Sand Lake MI, Bonnie L. Root of Spring Hill, FL, Darrell D. (Theresa) Brigham Morley, MI, 13 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 5, 2008 at 11 AM from East Nelson United Methodist Church Cedar Springs with Rev. Herb Vanderbilt officiating. Burial will be in East Nelson Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to East Nelson United Methodist Church.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Mike Ripley
Friday November 14, 2008 at
10:27 AM
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So sorry I missed Joys funeral. Heard about it too late. I worked with her as a custodian in the '70's at Comstock Park schools. She was always very sweet and considerate. She invited us to visit her in Florida but we never made it down there. She lived a long and I'm sure productive like. We always looked forward to her Christmas cards. God Bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
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Wanda Graves
Tuesday November 11, 2008 at
12:29 PM
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Dear Mick and family,
My deepest sympathy to all the family.Mothers are so very special
I envy you for having Joy for 97
years.Her life is just beginning I am sure she is looking down saying OK heads up and now I want to see
great things out of all you that LOVE me! GOD bless all.
I may be a x-in-law but I will all ways love Cindy and the Brigham family.
Sincerely,Wanda Graves
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Donna & Brent Ingraham
Tuesday November 4, 2008 at
4:20 PM
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To all the Brigham family we would like to extend our deepest sympahy. The times we met your mother will be a treasure in our memories. Such a wonderful,warm, and carrying person. She had such a wonderful out look on life and spoke highly of her family and loved ones. We know you will miss her, but know that she will always be with you in your hearts, thoughts, and actions of the way you were raised.
Sincerely Yours, Brent and Donna Ingraham Versailles, Ky.
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Barbara Conrad
Monday November 3, 2008 at
9:42 PM
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My deepest sympathy to the Brigham family. I was Joy's student teacher in 1974 and have kept in touch with her all these years. She was a remarkable lady! I loved that she had so many talents and passions in life. I will cherish the tea set she painted for me when I watched Miss Wimp. I enjoyed walking through her "antique" museum. Her life is an inspiration to us all. I will miss her. God bless your family!
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Charlene Rayce Terranova
Monday November 3, 2008 at
5:22 PM
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Sharon, I read in the GR Press that your mom had died. She lived
a very long and pleasant life. I remember her as a very quiet, gracious person. I know you have many happy memeories but I also know that you will miss her. Charlene
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Karen & Ron Deuitch
Monday November 3, 2008 at
2:44 PM
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Joy's loss is one we all share. She was a gracious and loving woman and so much fun to be around. We have many special and happy memories of the time spent with Joy. May God Bless Her Family and Keep Her In His Loving Care. Love to all, Ron & Karen
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JACQUELINE BRIGHAM WOOD
Monday November 3, 2008 at
10:57 AM
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I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE BRIGHAM FAMILY AND EXTENDED FAMILY.
GRANDMA YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED NOW TO BE WITH THE LORD. MAY WE CARRY ON SOME OF YOUR STRENTGHS. GOD REST YOUR SOUL. YOU ARE LOVED MORE THAN YOU KNEW.
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Patricia Brigham
Sunday November 2, 2008 at
9:16 PM
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My dearest grandma I love you so much I will always have you in my heart. I will never forget the time we spent together in Florida. Grandma I know that you are with Grandpa now. To everyone I love you all and miss all of you, Please accept my condelence's and Sorrow for the loss that we all have. I will miss you until we meet again Love to everyone, Patsy Brigham
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Catherine Marie Brigham Stumbo
Sunday November 2, 2008 at
9:05 PM
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There are no words that can express my heartfelt sorrow over the death of my Grandmother, Grandma Joy we will forever love you and miss you very much. Until we meet again. Your loving grandaughter!
Catherine Brigham Stumbo
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