Patsy Jo Brinkert, age 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 7, 2021. She was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Childersburg, Alabama. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Beatrice and A.L. Lawrence; brother, Eddie Johnson. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 55 years, John Brinkert; children John (Tami) Brinkert, Tracy (Rodney) DeWent, Brian (Sarah) Brinkert; 10 grandchildren Zachary (Megan), Avery, Kinsey (Brinkert), Courtney, Christopher, Caden (DeWent), Jesse, Madison, Jaden, and Jaxon (Brinkert); one great-grandchild, Tatum (Brinkert).
Patsy overcame several obstacles throughout her life including numerous health challenges. Her faith was never diminished regardless of her circumstances and she had a profound and rich relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, her love and devotion to family and friends, and her selfless acts of kindness. We, her family, are grateful that Mom is now free of pain for the first time in many years and is home with the Lord, where she looked forward to residing for eternity. Anyone who knew Patsy would have quickly realized that she was sincere and genuine in everything she said and did. Patsy and John met and fell in love while serving in the military together and settled in the Grand Rapids area where they raised a beautiful family.
Visitation with friends and relatives will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Cook Funeral Home (East building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. A celebration of Patsy’s life will take place 2 p.m. Monday, May 17 at The Barn at Adams Acres, 10655 Belding Rd., Belding, MI 48809. There will be a time of connecting with family and friends immediately following. There will be a committal service with a military salute at the cemetery at 5 p.m. for family. In honor of Patsy memorial donations may be made to Adult and Teen Challenge Western Michigan at www.wm-tc.com. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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