Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

January 25, 2021

CHARLOTTE – Jacquelyne Coffey Briggs entered heaven on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 91.  She was a lifelong resident of Charlotte and lived most of her life at 1550 Queens Road West. Jacquelyne was a devoted Catholic, attended O’Donohue private school as a child, St. Patrick’s Church, Central High School and Queens College in Charlotte.  She earned a Computer Science Degree from Queens College and worked for Allstate Insurance, J.P. Stevens and finally Cato Corporation, where she retired after 22 years as their Systems Analyst.

Jacquelyne married William Spain Briggs in 1949.  William died in a car accident in 1962 and she raised their three children, Maree, William and Victoria on her own.

Jacquelyne was involved in many groups, organizations, and clubs throughout her life.  She received her “pilots” license before her driver’s license, held titles in high school, joined golf teams and was involved in many church groups at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  Jacquelyne spent over 60 years of her life as a member of Myers Park Country Club where she played golf at an early age and bridge most of her life.  She was president of Quota Club in Charlotte, president of St. Martha’s Circle and president of St. Vincent de Paul’s Senior Group.  She also served as chairman of the Dinner Bridge Club.

Jacquelyne volunteered for the Mint Museum, Carolina Medical Group, “Room in the Inn” and many other groups to help people.

She organized and paid for many family beach trips and cruises to keep her family closer.

Jacquelyne was a good daughter, wife, employee, person, citizen and most of all, a great mom.

She will be missed by many.

Jacquelyne is survived by her three children, Maree Howe, William Spain Briggs, Jr., and Victoria Gullet; grandchildren, Emily Gullet Cooper, John Alexander Gullet and Kelsey Lauren Briggs; great-grandchildren, Waverly, Dawson and Donovan.  She was predeceased by her parents, John Francis Coffey and Bertha Maree Helms Coffey.

Due to COVID restrictions services for Jacquelyne will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.