Margaret Chitty Brinkley

January 18, 1928 - October 14, 2013

01/18/1928 - 10/14/2013

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Service
Tuesday October 15, 2013
6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie
205 NC Highway 42 W
Ahoskie, NC 27910
252-332-3122 | Directions
Service
Wednesday October 16, 2013
3:00 pm
Chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie
205 NC Hwy 42 West
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Directions
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Burial will follow the service at Highland Memorial Gardens in Ahoskie. Rev. Dr. Trey Gilliam will be officiating the service.

Mrs. Margaret Chitty Brinkley, age 85, of the 100 block of Jernigan Swamp Road, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013, at her home.

Born January 18, 1928 in Menola of Hertford County, Margaret was a daughter of the late R. Duncan and Virgie Northcott Chitty of Murfreesboro. She was predeceased by two brothers, R.D. Chitty, Jr. and Ronald E. Chitty.

She was a 1945 graduate of Murfreesboro High School and a Beta Club member. At graduation Margaret was awarded a medal by the Murfreesboro Rotary Club for being chosen by her teachers as the ‘Most Outstanding Student in High School’ at that time.

She married David Ralph Brinkley Jr. of Ahoskie on March 20, 1947. As a homemaker and retired salesperson, she was very devoted and loving to her family and friends.

Margaret was an active and faithful member of Center Grove Baptist Church most of her life. She taught Sunday School for 50 years, organized and served as Chairman of the Church Flower Program for 38 years. She was also active in many other functions of the church.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years; three sons; David A. and wife Debbie of New Bern, Ralph L. and wife Jeanne of Ahoskie, Steve L. and wife Michelle of Greenville; five grandchildren, Jenny B. Vaughan and husband Bill II, Amy B. Roberts and husband Josh, Brandon Brinkley, Adam and Travis Brinkley; two step-grandchildren, Timothy Evans and wife Dana, Anna E. Teets and husband Doug; two great-grandchildren, Bill III and Katie Vaughan, two step great-grandchildren, Evan and Lilly Teets; a sister, Louise C. Howard and husband Curtis of Murfreesboro, a brother, Bill Chitty and wife Sharon, of Cleveland, Ohio, several nieces and nephews.

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EARL FUTRELL
10 years ago

MRS BRINKLEY’S FAMILY LINDA LOU FUTRELL EARL FUTRELL AND APRIL LEE FUTRELL WANTS YOU KNOW WE ALL THREE ARE THINKING OF ALL OF ANYTHING WE CAN DO JUST GIVE US A CALL

EARL LINDA APRIL LEE FUTRELL

Eddie & Dawn Hoggard
10 years ago

Our thoughts & prayers are with Mrs. Brinkley’s family during this difficult time. She was such a sweet & beautiful lady!

Ben Alford
10 years ago

David

I am saddened to learn of your mother’s death. You can take solace in knowing she lived to see you become a fine son, husband and father. You and your family are in my prayers.

Ben

Jesse Croom
10 years ago

David and Family:

May God give you peace and comfort as you go through the separation from one of the most gracious ladies we have ever known.

Our love and prayers,

Jesse and Mary Anne Croom

Cindi
10 years ago

So sorry to hear of Ms. Margaret’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I know you find comfort in the knowledge that she is in a better place and that she’ll be waiting for the rest of you.

Jack Askew
10 years ago

Brinkley Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss of Ms. Margaret. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. She will always be remembered by her smile and a kind words.

Jackie and Vann Pierce (Niece)
10 years ago

Forever in our hearts!