Hollie Briggs

Hollie J. Briggs, 62, of La Crescent, MN died surrounded by the people who loved her deeply on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, due to complications of the acute onset of a pulmonary embolism
Hollie was born on December 18, 1953, in Rochester, MN to Lyle and Joyce (Fieck) Briggs. She was raised in Houston and graduated from Houston High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Winona State University, and later her Masters Degree. Hollie taught elementary education for a couple of years in Houston, MN and then taught special education and elementary education at La Crescent Schools for over forty years. She was currently teaching the second grade in La Crescent. Teaching was her love and her life.
Hollie was an avid reader, who enjoyed cross stitching and shopping. Most of all Hollie loved people and was a very proficient hugger.
She is survived her sister, Mary Kay Briggs and Mary Kay's three children; and by many friends and chosen family.
Hollie was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Joyce.
There will be a memorial service for Hollie at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the La Crescent High School Auditorium with the Rev. Allen Hanson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday also at the auditorium. Those attending the visitation and service are asked to wear bright and cheerful colored clothing in recognition of Hollie's upbeat personality.
Burial will take place in the Spring at Money Creek Cemetery in Money Creek, MN.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Merchants Bank, where a fund is being created to help the educational needs of the children at the La Crescent Elementary School.
Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.