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Connie Albers Briley, age 64, Shell Knob, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at her home. Connie was born March 9, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., daughter of the late Robert Earl Albers and Ruby Wallace Randel. She graduated from high school and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by a daughter, Genie Marie Briley; and a granddaughter, Kodi Marie Rust. Survivors include her husband, Bob Briley; three daughters, Brandi Rust and husband, Brian Allen, of Mountain Grove, Mo., Nancy Roddy and husband, Dave and Brenda K. Briley, both of Joplin; two brothers, Robert Albers, of Globe, Ariz., and Boyd Albers and wife, Jan, of Huntsville, Ala.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Private services will be conducted at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.parkermortuary.com
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Bill Lister
I received a nice call from Connie's husband, Bob Briley, who now lives in Joplin, Missouri. Bob is very proud of Connie's military career. He explained that upon graduation from Ottawa High School in 1965, Connie enlisted in the United States Army, on the same day, with her brother Boyd Albers.
In recognition of Connie's military service, plans have been made to visit Bob at his home in Joplin, to present the OHS Military Service Metal that was first presented to classmates with service records, at our 50th class reunion in 2015.