Maxine Grammy Briggs

Maxine M. “Grammy” Briggs, 88, of Massillon, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, April 24, 2020. Maxine was born in Martins Ferry on January 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Gilbert & Elsie (Cunningham) Pritt. She was a 1951 graduate of Washington High School. Maxine retired from Kmart after 22 years of service. She will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit and her smile. Maxine was an avid reader. She was an animal lover and enjoyed puzzle books and playing cards. Maxine attended the Canton Baptist Temple and Massillon Baptist Temple. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Baker. She is survived by her children Kenny (Peggy) Briggs, Bob (Nancy) Briggs, & Rhonda (Dennis) Reed; grandchildren, Cory (Megan) Briggs, Jordan Briggs, Ryan (Rochelle) Reed, Rachel (Jay Domer) Reed, Brandon (Heather) Griffiths, & Carissa Griffiths; great grandchildren, Sylvia Briggs, Nathan & Lucas Reed, Mackenzie Steiner & Justin & Gavin Griffiths; and sister, Betty Jenei. A private service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Click on Facebook Live Streaming at 11 a.m. to watch the service. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mercy Hospice. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222