Ellen Mary Briggs

Ellen Mary Briggs (February 18, 1955 – July 31, 2020) was a native Delawarean.  She is survived by her husband John H. Briggs, Sr. (Jack), her son Edward Michael Proffitt and daughter Heather Marie Proffitt, four grandchildren and a great grandchild. 

Though not professionally trained, Ellen was a talented chef having thousands of recipes and an interior decorator with a very keen sensitivity towards colors.  She also loved to feed and watch birds.  Wildlife was always attracted to her.  Hundreds of birds knew her well and would not fly away at her appearance.  A-King-James-Bible based fundamental Christian, Ellen was a contributor to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews and was directly responsible for the funds to airlift thirteen Jews from the former USSR (Russia) to Israel.  More than anything, Ellen, a warm, sweet, and loving lady, who loved her husband immensely and all her extended family with great depth.  She always encouraged her husband throughout his professional career.  Those whose lives she touched will never be able to forget her.

Funeral Services will be held privately.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ellen to the International Fellowship of Christian and Jews, Attn: Tacoen Lam, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60602. (Please mark Ellen Briggs on memo section of your check.)

Local Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537

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