Killed in WWII at the crossing of the Rhoer River in Germany. He was buried at henre Chapel in Belgium and later moved to Old Soldiers Home Cem. in Wash, DC.
Dear family members...this is the lady I met a few years ago in NC..and told me about the Taylors and others when they left NC in the 1870's for Utah in 13 covered wagons and everyone was in tears, and that it was "Old man Dunnegan that married an Indian"....
-----Original Message----- From: dtntaylor To: leemarsh08 Sent: Tue, May 14, 2013 7:14 pm Subject: Re: Bernice Briggs
Lee, thank you so much for sending this to me....It was indeed a real pleasure to meet Bernice....she shared a few stories with me that I truly treasure....If occasion arises, please extend my warmest regards to all her family.
Do you know if she ever wrote her life history? I would love a copy of anything she has written...I do have a copy of the booklet she put together of the " Marsh and Related Families, 1730-1987"...again, I will always remember Bernice as a very sweet and gracious lady and I'm grateful to have met her...Thoughtfully, Del Taylor
-----Original Message----- From: Lee Marsh leemarsh08@gmail.com To: Del Taylor dtntaylor@aol.com Sent: Tue, May 14, 2013 3:12 pm Subject: Bernice Briggs
Cousin Del,
One of the oldest matrons of our family, Bernice Briggs, passed away yesterday. I am sure you and your family met Bernice when you came to our Marsh family reunion several years ago. I have pasted a copy of her obituary below:
Bridges - Cameron Funeral Home
Bernice Pearl Briggs (January 28, 1919 - May 13, 2013)
Mrs. Bernice Pearl Marsh Briggs, age 94, of Sanford, N.C., died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Carolina House of Pinehurst.
Mrs. Briggs was born on Jan. 28, 1919, in Surry County, N.C. to the late Robert Sidney Marsh and Nannie Anne Marsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Clarence A. Marsh.
She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Sanford Business College. Mrs. Briggs was a life-long member of Ephesus Baptist Church, served as a deacon, and was active in WMU and Bible study. Mrs. Briggs worked at the Pentagon during WWII and as an accountant with Civil Service at Fort Bragg until her retirement. She received a diploma from U.S. Army Finance School in 1969 and various other awards from the Army. After her retirement, she was an active member of NARFE and provided more than thirteen years of service through the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program. She received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 2001.
She is survived by two daughters, Cathy B. Briggs of High Point, N.C., and Suzanne B. Kelly of Richmond, Virginia, and one grandchild, Christopher Kelly of Richmond, Virginia.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. Her funeral will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Ephesus Baptist Church with Dr. David Boroughs and Rev. Robert Morrison officiating. Burial wlll follow at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Ephesus Baptist Church Building Fund, 2724 White Hill Road, Sanford, N.C. 27332.
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Lee Marsh
340 Thomasson Rd
Cameron, NC 283261800 White Hill Rd. Sanford, NC 27332Bridges - Cameron Funeral Home
Bernice Pearl Briggs
(January 28, 1919 - May 13, 2013)
Mrs. Bernice Pearl Marsh Briggs, age 94, of Sanford, N.C., died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Carolina House of Pinehurst.
Mrs. Briggs was born on Jan. 28, 1919, in Surry County, N.C. to the late Robert Sidney Marsh and Nannie Anne Marsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Clarence A. Marsh.
She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Sanford Business College. Mrs. Briggs was a life-long member of Ephesus Baptist Church, served as a deacon, and was active in WMU and Bible study. Mrs. Briggs worked at the Pentagon during WWII and as an accountant with Civil Service at Fort Bragg until her retirement. She received a diploma from U.S. Army Finance School in 1969 and various other awards from the Army. After her retirement, she was an active member of NARFE and provided more than thirteen years of service through the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program. She received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 2001.
She is survived by two daughters, Cathy B. Briggs of High Point, N.C., and Suzanne B. Kelly of Richmond, Virginia, and one grandchild, Christopher Kelly of Richmond, Virginia.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. Her funeral will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Ephesus Baptist Church with Dr. David Boroughs and Rev. Robert Morrison officiating. Burial wlll follow at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Ephesus Baptist Church Building Fund, 2724 White Hill Road, Sanford, N.C. 27332.--
Lee Marsh
340 Thomasson Rd
Cameron, NC 28326