A friend of mine of 25 years died peacefully in her sleep last night. Not a day sick and didn't even have a doctor until a friend talked her into a mamogram. When she went for the results they said they would have to give it to her physician. So she had to get one just to get the results of the mamagram. She was 88 years old a little older than me. She pushed and prodded me after I lost my husband. She had lost hers 3 years earlier. She would talk to me about Ed and I would talk to her about Mart. She pushed and prodded until I started walking with her against my will. Magdeline kept me going when I wanted to just give up and lay down.  I stopped by one day and there were 2 little girls from her neighborhood, she was teaching to crochet. She started losing her vision several years back but remained in her house self sufficient until the last. She died healthy nothing physically wrong with her. What a blessing. This is in honor of Magdeline who probablly didn't realize what a blessing she was to so many others. I was honored to have her for a friend,

There are no words to describe how we feel about our Auntie Magdalen passing away.  Mother is so very sad over her sisters' passing.  We all know God will heal us as time passes.  One never forgets a family member.  Blessed are those who remember and pray for the souls of the faithfully departed.     Alberta Schell Black and family.

Magdalen blessed our family beyond words!  Thank you so much for sharing your mom, grandmother and sister with us in Huntersville at St. Mark.  Her energy and ability to make us all laugh and appreciate life will continue to bless us forever!  

Lots of love and prayers,
Todd and Pam Eavenson and family

Much goodness and love left the world with Magdalen. But she left a legacy of compassion, understanding, joy, and thoughtfulness. I loved her very much, she was my mentor, friend and companion.  All my love to Eddie, Freddie and Josh and thier families.    
Elizabeth

Eddie, Freddie and Josh,  What a great lady your Mother was.  She had the biggest heart of anyone I know. For me and my family, she will always hold a place of love and devotion in our hearts. You can rest in knowing that she fulfilled God's mission for her life while she blessed this earth. I will miss her presence so much. May God be with you and your families during such a difficult time. Much love to all of you,  Faye Lemmond

Thinking of all of you during this time. May you find peace and comfort, she was such a very sweet woman. Love to you all.

Eddie, Freddie and Josh
I will miss your Mom. We had wonderful visits at my parents (Catherine and Bernie Latour) birthday gatherings the past few years. She was a very special Lady!  
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.

Freddie....So sorry for your loss.  May you have comfort in knowing your Mom is in a much better place.  My deepest sympathies.
Connie Poff (Hiawassee,GA)

Had a short time to get to know your mother, did not take long to find out, that she was a sweet caring lady, was very proud of her family. Enjoyed listening to her stories of growing-up. Know she will be missed. She was very thankful for her son's and all that they did for her. Thank you for the short time with her.
Kim Richardson, RN

A kind and great lady, she will be missed. Eddie, Freddie, and Josh, rest assured she is with the Angels now in a happy place with no worries.  Love, Jim and Mary Jo Bridges

Hi Freddie,
Walter and I are very sorry to hear about your mother's death.  I know she was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Through the years heard great things about her.  You and your family are in our prayers.

Walter and Christine Pfister

A friend of mine of 25 years died peacefully in her sleep last night. Not a day sick and didn't even have a doctor until a friend talked her into a mamogram. When she went for the results they said they would have to give it to her physician. So she had to get one just to get the results of the mamogram. She was 88 years old a little older than me. She pushed and prodded me after I lost my husband. She had lost hers 3 years earlier. She would talk to me about Ed and I would talk to her about Mart. She pushed and prodded until I started walking with her against my will. Magdeline kept me going when I wanted to just give up and lay down. We did 5 miles every weekday night at Southpark for 5 years and we did the 12 mile MS walk in honor of my sister Carolyn who had MS. She did fine I had to crawl the last mile although she was 13 years older than me. I stopped by one day and there were 2 little girls from her neighborhood, she was teaching to crochet. She started losing her vision several years back but remained in her house self sufficient until the last. She died healthy nothing physically wrong with her. What a blessing. This is in honor of Magdeline who probablly didn't realize what a blessing she was to so many others. I was honored to have her for a friend, She will be missed by so many.  Barbara Bradey Moore

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. You have my deepest sympathies. May the God who "supplies endurance and comfort" be with your family during this time.-Romans 15:5

— A Williams, Charlotte, North Carolina

I can't believe your gone! I hope you know just how much you meant to me and my children. Your stories will forever be in my heart and the wisdom you gave will never be forgotten. You always put a smile on my face and I am thankful I was able to spend so much time with you recently. I always felt you were brought into my life for a reason and I still do. I know you are in a better place now and you will find my Momma there, she is just like me:)I will never forget you and there is a special place in my heart just for you! My prayers are with your family and I am here if they ever need me. Until we meet again...xoxoxo

Madgalen was one of the sweetest ladies I have had the pleasure to met.  May Freddie and Eddie and the rest of the family take comfort in the fact that Magdalen is a peace and happy forever.  All our love and deepest sympath to the family.  Singleton Family

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Magdalen Brinkley

September 4, 1924 – November 17, 2012

McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West

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