Katherine Briley
October 23, 2020
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Katherine Irene Briley, 96, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 9, 1924, daughter of Harold and Rena Bowlby.
Katherine was a homemaker and enjoyed good food – especially cookies, and was a great cook. She also enjoyed listening to Jimmy Swaggart ministry.
Katherine is survived by her children, Janet Briley, Fred (Linda) Briley, Jr., Dennis Briley, and Mark Briley; son-in-law, Terry Signs Sr.; grandchildren, Tiffany Briley, Teri Briley, TJ Briley, Joe (Amber Fink) Briley, Denise Briley, Jason Briley, Terry Signs Jr., Jeff Briley, Chad Briley, Dustin Mason, Ginny Mitchell, and Jensen Briley; great-grandchildren, Colton, Dawson, Kaitlyn and Mariska; brothers, Don (Sonna) Bowlby and Larry (Judy) Bowlby; sister-in-law, Lou Bowlby; along with a host of beloved family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Briley Sr.; children, George Briley and Carolee Signs; and siblings, Evelyn Cross Butler, Harold Bowlby and Marg Prospect.
All services are private.
Memorial contributions may be directed to family in loving memory of Katherine.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ben swift
10/28/2020
Grandma kate i will miss you dearly. Nothing will beat are sunday cookouts and all the good times we shared. Im glad your at peace and cant wait for the day we meet again.
Terry Signs Jr
10/28/2020
So how do you say good bye the the perfect grandma? You don't cuz she never leaves you. That's what I know! She was everything to me! I LOVED her with all my heart and she new it. She was there for the good times and the bad times. And no matter what I was her angel. Words can't describe how much she loved me! And I new it. She loved my kids just as much and it showed. They always loved and respected her more than anyone. Although she's with her loved one's in heaven, she'll never be forgotten and will always be loved and missed!! With that said I love you Grandma "loser"
Fred F Briley Jr.
10/28/2020
Mom,Everytime I go to write something it never seems to have the depth and meaning of how my heart really feels....I know Im running out of time to get this written...
I love you mom more then you or I could of possibly known....
Thank you for trusting me to be second power of attorney over your life... It was a honor mom..... I loved you more then I ever knew possible....Im thankful I got the time to tell you how much I loved you over and over and to hear you reply the same back to me...Have a wonderful time mom with my other siblings George and Carol and my father you named me after....Tell everyone Hello and I miss and love them....
Love you dearly your Son, Fred F. Briley Jr.
Grayson Briley
10/28/2020
Im only 7 gramdma so I dont no what to say except I hope your happy bye grandma
Tiffany and Teri Briley
10/28/2020
Grandma we know over the years you had a very hard time understanding about us... But Jesus opened your eyes to us and gave you a very loving heart toward us... You told us you loved us often the last two year which made mom and dad smile for that grandma thank you...You asked us to sing Jesus loves me to you and always smiled and said I love you Tiffany And Teri....We were not able to come to your services because mom and dad was worried about our safety because of all the anger and threats made toward my dad and mom and others ....Our hearts will be there within my Dad ,Your Sons heart....Goodnight Grandma we love you.....Tiffany and Teri Briley
James H.
10/28/2020
Kate thank you for inviting me to your home and making me feel welcome.... I am so glad to of been able to help your son Fred out and hiis family which by the way has great sorry knowing you have gone home....All will miss your strong personality.... Jim
Bill Hebron
10/28/2020
Once again ... Hello Kate....I hope your happy and enjoying your heavenly family...I know you Grandson Terry and His kids sure are missing you...
Pleased to had known you and your kindness toward me.... Bill
Tj
10/28/2020
Grandma I knew you but I really never got to really know you... You were kind and ty for having me over for Dinner... That time with you meant a lot to me ...My son got to know who his great grandmother was... Thank you grandma for bringing me and my son into your life.... Hope finally now you have found the peace you so wanted... Bye Grandma
Kaitlyn Signs
10/28/2020
Im so glad youre finally at peace. For years, youve had to deal with unnecessary stress when people shouldve left you alone in your final moments and Im glad to have been one of the lucky few to spend those last days with you. For my entire 17 years Ive lived across the yard from you and you have been the single handedly best mother figure every time Ive needed it. You never fled when times got hard, mainly because you hated leaving the house. Ive even had the honor of being your roommate for 3 years which has been nothing short of a learning experience. The main thing Ive learned from you is patience. Patience when unwelcome people would ask for things and patience when I got stubborn. Ill make sure to keep everyone in line for you, and Ill talk to you in the morning. I love you, grandma.
Leah Allen
10/27/2020
Mark Im so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know how devasting it is . My heart is with you all . Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen negrete
10/26/2020
fred im so sad to hear this. i love you like my own father im so sorry for your loss my heart and prayers go out to you and family at this time your mother was a wonder woman!!!!🙏❤😢
Linda Briley
10/23/2020
My precious friend... I search for words to text... Yet I know all the words that some search to say to each other at this sad time has already been said between the two of use.... We never missed a day in these last two years we had spoken too each other and prayed .... You became my little buddy, my dear friend, my prayer warrior....Your last words you spoke to me are the most precious ones... I will carry them with me till we meet on the other side....These words you spoke loud and very clear were I love you Linda, I really do love you...You touched my heart so many times... You allow me to repeat word to each loved one as they listen on my phone through the window, You telling them you loved them your last and final hours here on earth.... oh how your children and Grandchild Terry Signs loved you...Terry never left your side and never ever neglected to ask you if you wanted to know a secret... You would say yes And he would say I love you grandma Fred your son, never missed but only a day to stand outside in front of your window in the horrible heat and bitter cold rains along with the strong winds soaked and he cared less.... Fred talk to you through the window and just watched you sleep...You watched him blow kisses to you and continue to say I love you mom.....You were blessed daily as your grandchildren that lived so close to you visited each day to say How much they missed and loved you through the horrible weather a long with their father Terry Signs stood peering through the window in hopes you would get better and come home...O Catherine how I miss us... Now Jesus has you and by now he has Joined you with your Mother and father and husband that you were with before you left us here on earth... You smile shortly before God took you home about being with them... I'm sure they welcomed you home.....I can see you gladly bowing before Gods thrown and be crowned his very own... I cry as I try to imagine your first day in heaven your first day home.....Ty my dear friend I loved you dearly...