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Priscilla June BriscoePassing: August 8, 2022

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 17th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, August 17th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Valhalla Memory Gardens

Wednesday, August 17th

BLOOMINGTON– Priscilla June Briscoe, 89, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born July 30, 1933, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Earl Franklin and Margaret “Maggie” Jewell (Beasley) Tirey.  June married Robert Lee Briscoe July 23, 1952 and he survives.

June was a 1951 graduate of Mitchell High School and grew up in Spice Valley Baptist Church.  She worked in banking at several different banks over the course of her career.  June was a fifty year member of Kappa Delta Pi Sorority. 

Surviving are her husband, Robert Lee Briscoe of Bloomington; daughter, Judy Ann Briscoe of Bloomington; granddaughter, Elizabeth Briscoe; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Her parents; son, Dennis Lee Briscoe; siblings, Rosella Jewell Harris and Jerry Franklin Tirey; and son-in-law, Carroll Bryce preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Philip Barker officiating.  Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. in Valhalla Memory Gardens with a memorial service by Kappa Delta Pi.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

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7 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Donna Clifton Villarreal | Mitchell, IN
    Date: August 17, 2022
    Bob and Judy, Sending prayers for comfort and peace to guide you during this time. Donna (Clifton) Villarreal
  2. Guest: MARILYN S KINDRED | Bloomfield
    Date: August 14, 2022
    Judy, I was so sorry to learn about your Mom's passing. My sincere prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort during this time of grief. Special prayers for you dear "ole" grade school friend, and fellow teacher. I am sure you have many wonderful memories that you will hold close in your heart Marilyn (Whaley) Kindred
  3. Guest: Bob Jones | Ellettsville
    Date: August 13, 2022
    Sorry for your loss
  4. Guest: Jimmy Hall | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: August 12, 2022
    Sorry to hear about June's passing. My prayers are with the family and that God be with you and give you comfort during this time.
  5. Guest: margaret j. reynolds | mitchell, indiana
    Date: August 12, 2022
    cousin june, i will miss you dearly...joan
  6. Guest: Lanna Posey | Santa Teresa New Mexico
    Date: August 12, 2022
    Uncle Bob and Judy, we were so sorry to hear of Aunt Junes passing. We always had great visits at Thanksgiving, enjoying the many recipes she shared with the family. Enjoyed the many times you visited us in Indianapolis. We will miss Aunt June and have wonderful memories of her. Rest in Paradise Aunt June!❤❤❤ Love Lanna, Ken and Family
  7. Guest: Marilyn Sanders | Bedford In.
    Date: August 11, 2022
    So sorry for your loss. Was in sorority with June for few years. She was such a sweet person.