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Funeral Ceremony: 3 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Wanda Marie Brinkley, age 95, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, October 4, 2021, at Clay County Hospital.
She was born July 29, 1926, in Flora, the daughter of Verdie and Bessie (Strange) Vail. She was united in marriage to James William Brinkley Jr. on October 15, 1942, in Morganfield, Kentucky, and together they shared 37 wedding anniversaries until his death April 10, 1980.
Wanda enjoyed large family gatherings in her home and tending to her garden. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. Her family was the light of her life and she always made sure she had a gift for all 105 at Christmas. Wanda was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora. She was devoted to her faith in God and served as a true servant to His word.
She is survived by her children: Larry Brinkley of Benton, KY, Janet (Roy) Bricker of Flora, Doug (Violet) Brinkley of Enid, OK, Dianna (Frank) Cricelli of Pocahontas, Kent (Donna) Brinkley of Flora, Maureen (Alan) Tolliver of Flora, and Sam Brinkley of Riverside, CA; 17 grandchildren: Tim (Tina) Brinkley of Benton, KY, John (Tammy) Brinkley of Calvert City, KY, Jeannie (Benny) Mitchell of Benton, KY, Angie (Tom) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, IN; Leroy (Kelly) Martin of Flora, Kelly (Roy) Conard of Flora, Kris (Kory) Snell of Flora, Michael (Jennie) Brinkley of Enid, OK, Brandon (Laura) Brinkley of Alva, OK, Dominic “Nick” Cricelli of Highland, Nathan Cricelli of Highland, Cathy (Carl) Taylor of Flora, Josh (Stevi) Brinkley of Flora, Michelle (Joe) Conrad of Flora, Ashley (Nathan) Jones of Xenia, Amber Brinkley of Riverside, CA, and James Brinkley of Riverside, Ca; 60 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Rajean (Hunter) Connell of Flora and Fran Hilderbrand of Louisville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: James Brinkley Jr.; a daughter: Glenda Brinkley; granddaughter: Elizabeth Brinkley; 6 sisters: Freda Wheeler, Verna Williams, Mary Lagle, Doris Hillebrand, Luceil Holcomb, and Pearl Wheeler; and 2 brothers: Wiley and Ed Vail.
A funeral ceremony will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Don Lusk Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Operation Christmas Star or Flora Academic Foundation and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Wanda was a wonderful lady who loved the Lord and her church.
So sorry for the loss she was definitely a sweet lady.
Janet and family, So sorry for your family's loss..prayers
So sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom. All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very special lady.
So very sorry to read of the passing of Maureens mother. By her age I know she lived a very full life. May you find comfort knowing she in a much better place. Prayers for you and your family.
We're so very sorry.
Maureen, Michelle, Ashley and Families: We’re sorry for your loss. Your mother and grandmother was an amazing woman. We know you will sorely miss her. There was a joyful reception when she entered Heaven! You’re all in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve. God’s blessing and comfort to each of you❤️
A delightful "Lady"! I am sorry for your loss. Your family has always been close and that is rare these days. Good examples of family.
Sorry to hear this .rip Wanda
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Kent so sorry for your loss
Our deepest sympathy to the families. Loved Aunt Wanda and she will be missed. Another angel in God's house. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
So very sorry to read of the passing of Maureens mother. By her age I know she lived a very full life. May you find comfort knowing she in a much better place. Prayers for you and your family.
So sorry you all have lost your mom, grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers, while also sending you hugs and love. We know she is in heaven with the Lord, and Uncle Jim! God bless all of you.
To all of Wanda's family we wish to send our condolences to each one of you. I remember all the good things she did when she belonged to Bloom Baptist Church. She was always ready to help in any way she could. Now she is at rest and enjoying her family who have been waiting in Heaven.
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to the whole family!
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all of your family
You will be missed by a lot of family and friends. You will be with Jim and Glenda.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Wanda was such a sweet lady.
We just want to tell all of you how very sorry we are for the loss of you mother. She was a wonderful and caring aunt and we will miss her. She was loved by so many and a inspiration to us all! Dennis and Carla
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friend's.
So sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom. All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very special lady.
So sorry for your loss. I remember seeing her at so many sporting events watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play. I know you all will miss her terribly. Prayers of strength and comfort to all the family.
Y'all are in my prayers! Asking God to wrap His loving arms of comfort around your family as He gives you the peace that passes all understanding! 😢🤗
Wanda was a very good lady. To Doug, Violet, Janet, Roy, and all the rest I want to say I am so sorry. You know Wanda is having a celebration in heaven. May God be with you and help you through these hard days ahead.
What a beautiful soul, who lit up a room with her smile! She enjoyed old fashioned songs & hymns & I'm sure all of heaven is rejoicing! Prayers & hugs for all who loved her!
I am sending my thoughts and prayers for your family. May God be with each and everyone during your time of sorrow with your loss.
Sending prayers & hugs She was a sweetheart and always had a smile.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all. She definitely loved her family and will be missed
We are very sorry for your loss!! She was a very special woman!!! We will be praying for you all!!! 1
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother Sincerely Kay Fritch
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Wanda was a courageous Christian woman. She will be missed but rest assured she is rejoicing with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with her family who she loved only second to God.
Sad to hear or Wanda's passing. She was a wonderful woman.
So very sorry for the loss of your sweet mother! Such fond memories of her when we were young.
Janet and family .So sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort for all.
Love this photo of Wanda, exactly as I will remember her beautiful smile. Had known Wanda since I was a child going to Oak Street Southern Baptist Church. She was a faithful servant to the Lord and was blessed with lots of family and friends. Condolences to you all. ❤
I remember Wanda as a good neighbor. I hate to see her go. My condolences to all the family.
Janet & Family we are so sorry for your loss. Wanda was a lovely lady, good Mother and a friend. We know that she is in a better place and God will take care of her. To you and your family we love you all, stay strong
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to Maureen, Angie and the entire Brinkley family. So sorry for your loss. Aaron and Terri Landreth
So sorry for your loss. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Love & Prayers to you all
My thoughts and prayers are with Wanda's many friends and family. May our God bring you many fond memories, comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Miss Wanda will be missed. I loved Miss Wanda she was the most sweetest loving lady I have ever met. When my husband got saved she gave him a devotions book called Jesus calling and still to this day he reads his devotions daily. I'm happy that I had her in my life. I know she's in heaven praising God just like she did here on Earth.
So sorry for your loss. Sending our sympathy and prayers for her family.
Thoughts and prayers
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