She is survived by her husband of 71 years William N. Brinkley, son William Christopher Brinkley, daughter Mrs. Steven (Elizabeth) Hardy, granddaughter Jaclyn Hardy, grandson Trevor and Melissa (wife), great grandchildren Kellyn and AliceKate Hardy, daughter Mrs. David (Carole) Lilly, grandchildren Christoper and Sarah Lilly, sister Mrs. William (Ann H.) Bowers of Gainesville, FL, many nieces and nephews and friends.
She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, a member of St. Ann’s Circle and the Flowers Ministry. She was an active member of the Dunwoody North Garden Club.
Mrs. Brinkley retired from a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist that spanned 40 years. She was a past member of the American Dental Hygiene Association.
Family members will be received on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 P.M followed by a funeral mass at 1:00 P.M. at Saint Brigid Catholic Church, Johns Creek, Committal Service at Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs immediately following the mass.