Arica Briggs, 34, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of Westville, IN, died peacefully at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in her home.
She was born Oct. 18, 1979, in Littleton, NH, to Eric Briggs and Laurette (Beck) Barfield.
Arica was very gifted, prideful and giving. She had a sense of humor. Arica loved fashion, art and music.
Surviving are her parents; one daughter, Cyleina Briggs of Michigan City; five siblings; Chasity (Thomas) Jackson of Westville, and Isaiah (Amanda) Briggs, Eric Briggs Jr., Caleb Briggs and Anna Briggs, all of Whitefield, NH; one grandchild, Dharin Briggs; grandparents, Marilyn (John) Peterich of LaPorte and John (Ruth) Beck of Wanatah, IN; one uncle, William West of Georgia; beloved companion, Ralph Murray and his daughter, Precious, both of Michigan City; two nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Father Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4 p.m. until the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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