Julia Ann Brinkley

Julia Ann Day Brinkley was born on November 18, 1936, to Albert Orion Day and Viola Sawyer Day. She peacefully left this life on March 1, 2023, to be in heaven with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her, "soulmate", Clarence Elwood Brinkley Jr., brothers, Bill and George Day, and her parents.

Julia is survived by Michael and wife Emily of Grand Prairie, TX; Wayne and wife Debbie of Ben Wheeler, TX; DeAnne Pickett and husband John of Ben Wheeler, TX; and Monty and wife Tracy of Grand Prairie, TX. She has thirteen grandchildren: Jonathan Brinkley and wife Kacey of Grand Prairie, TX; Jennifer Oliver and husband Jason of Grand Prairie, TX; Joshua Brinkley and wife Tiffany of Grand Prairie, TX; Jessica Hoover and husband Justin of Grand Prairie, TX; Benjamin Brinkley and wife Adriane of Richmond, Virginia; David Brinkley and wife Becca of Casselberry, FL; Julia Pickard and husband Jon of Austin, TX; Courtney Pickett of Fort Smith, AR; Cody Pickett of Fort Smith, AR; Jeremiah Brinkley and wife Taylor of Arlington, TX; Sam Brinkley of New York, NY; Anna Brinkley of Grand Prairie, TX, and Alayna Brinkley of Grand Prairie, TX; and twenty-two great grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Albert Day and wife Faye of Milton, FL; sister, Betty Bryant of Raymore, MO; sister, Patsy Cotrell of Savannah, GA; sister-in-law Martha Day of Myrtle Beach, NC; and sister-in-law, Claudia Day of Savannah, GA.

Julia was a long-time resident of Ben Wheeler and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ben Wheeler. She cherished teaching the Ladies' Sunday School class and the lasting friendships she made. She loved being with her family and all the many times that the children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren came to visit. She was most proud when she had the opportunity to see her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren be baptized. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and hummingbirds.

Julia's favorite bible verse was Matthew 6:33, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you."

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11am at the First Baptist Church of Ben Wheeler, 5516 Farm to Market RD. 858, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754.

Donations in memory of Julia Ann may be made in lieu of flowers to Hope Pregnancy Center, 885 E. State Highway 243, Canton, TX 75103. Donations may also be made online at www.hopecanton.com.