Mary Ann Briggs

Mary Ann Briggs obituary, Topeka, KS

Mary Ann Briggs

Mary Briggs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home on Jun. 5, 2025.
Mary Ann Briggs, 82, Barnes, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Mary Ann was born October 7, 1942, in Perry, KS to Jess and Mary Barkley Fidler. She grew up in Perry and graduated from Perry High School.
On December 31, 1969, she married Calvin Briggs. They enjoyed several years together prior to his death. Mary Ann spent a lot of her time as a stay-at-home wife and later became a home health aide for the Osage County area for several years.
Mary Ann is survived by her siblings, Bes Milhauser, Judy Welch, Carol Gross (Scott), and Debbie Banfield; sister-in-law, Darlene Fidler; stepchildren, Terry, Debbie Sue, and Janice; nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Mary Fidler; husband, Calvin Briggs; siblings, Ralph Fidler and Charlotte Wolfe; brothers-in-law, Calvin Wolfe, Joe Milhauser, and Steve Banfield; and a step-son, Anthony.
No services are scheduled.

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