Sharon Briscoe
February 24, 1946 ~ October 31, 2016
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Sharon Briscoe, 70, of Gettysburg passed away, Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Avera Gettysburg Hospital in the presence of family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Gettysburg. A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the church with visitation one hour prior.
Sharon was born February 24, 1946 in Mobridge, SD to A.G. "Pete" and Lucille (Egland) Henry. She graduated from Lemmon High School in 1964 followed up by a year at Northern State University before graduating from Stewart School of Cosmetology in 1966. In October 1967 she married Jim Briscoe in Lemmon, SD before moving to Gettysburg, SD.
Sharon worked as a hairdresser at Arnie's in Gettysburg for 3 years before being occupied as a full-time farm wife and mother-of-all-trades. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and was part of the Prayer Shawl Committee at church. She loved to cook, bake, and garden while doing puzzles and playing games with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; her children: Ann (Jeff) Norden, Kevin Briscoe, Cathy (Chris) Retterath, Karen Briscoe, and Mike Briscoe; grandchildren: Hayden and Audrey Retterath; her brother, Richard; cousins: Father Don Willette and Marla (Jim) Attwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Lucille; her brother, Raymond; brother-in-law, John; and sister-in-law, Carolyn.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Sharon’s arrangements.
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I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have several childhood memories that include Sharon and your family. God bless. Vikki
Deepest sympath to all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for you at this time.
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Sharon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I wish you healing and peace. Gerri
Jim My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
May the Lord wrap his arms around your heart and fill you with his tender compassion and love during this difficult time. With Loving sympathy. Heidi
My condolences. May God grant your family peace and reassurance during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and the months ahead. Our deepest sympathies for this major loss of your Mom, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend. Judi and Darnell
We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe the loss of a mother. We are thinking of your whole family at this time.
Ann and family: Just know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep he memories close as they become more precious daily. My God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace.
Cathy and family ~ we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Let us know if you need anything. Love and hugs <3
I am so sorry for the family’s loss of a wonderful mother and wife. Sending continued prayers for healing especially at this particular time of year as the holiday’s approach. I know she will be there in spirit with you. I hope you can continue some of her traditions of baking to share with each other in her honor.
Jim and family our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort, strength, and peace during this time. Remember you are never alone, she will always be with you in your heart- until you meet again.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sharon was a beautiful woman! Her passing will leave a hole in all our hearts.