Tam Briese passed away on Dec. 1, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 17, 1947.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Alan Gray; daughter, Michelle; grandchildren, Katelyn and Christopher; sister, Sandra (late Steve Moody); and brother, Gregg Briese (Anne). She is also survived by many other family members, and beloved pets.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Hazel Briese; and brother, Raymond Briese (Peggy).

Visitation will be at Annunciation Catholic Church in Bogalusa on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m., and interment of ashes at Ponemah Cemetery in Bogalusa.

After the interment, there will a celebration of life gathering, and lunch at Annunciation’s Dobyns Center, and all friends and family are invited. The family requests in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a person’s favorite charity.