Joann Marie Briggs Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joann Marie Briggs (Durham, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 22, 2026 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Marie Briggs to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Joann is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Joann's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Kraemer and Anthony Kraemer. She is survived by: her husband James; her sons, Gregory (Erin) and Matthew (Jordan); and her siblings, Doreen Kelly (Ed) and Gary Kraemer (late Linda).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (https://myotonic.org).
