Shirley Briggs, 84, of Washington died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Greenery Center, Houston.

She was born March 26, 1934 in Washington, a daughter of the late Harry and Marie T Gamble. She attended Trinity Schools and went on to work at the Washington Hospital for many years, where she later retired.

Shirley was an excellent cook who enjoyed playing cards, watching soap operas and attending bingo. She was also a regular bowling league member where she enjoyed bowling with her many friends.

She is survived by a son Jay Briggs and a sister Dorothy Rush, of Washington, as well as two Grandchildren; Jason (Kelly) Briggs of Washington and Brian (Carrie) Briggs of Texas.

She is also survived by five great grandchildren; Violet, Lila and Luci Briggs, of Washington and Alex and Marissa Briggs of Texas.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, is her late husband, Kenneth E. Briggs who died May 26, 2008.

Friends will be received from 6-8pm Monday, March 18 in the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, PA where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 19 at 11am with Pastor Linda Mankey officiating. Interment will follow in Forrest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com .