Betty Brinkley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Brinkley of Wilmington, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on March 18, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Brinkley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elsie Poole of Raleigh and Jim Poole; and her aunts, Gertrude Bretsch of Raleigh and Sara Garrish (Bob) of Norfolk, VA.. She is survived by: her daughters, Allyson Brinkley of Wilmington, Elecia Brinkley Butts (David) of Raleigh and Laurie Brinkley Baldwin (Tom) of Wilmington; her grandchildren, Scott Philbrook (Emily) of Greensboro, Jeff Butts (Stephanie) of Raleigh, Jason Butts (Tamra) of Hickory, Alex Butts (Morgan) of Raleigh and Caroline Baldwin of Wilmington; and her great grandchildren, Rowan Philbrook of Greensboro, Zachary, Evie Grace, David Butts of Hickory, Makenzie of Raleigh, Braxton of Raleigh, Hayes Butts of Raleigh, Ella Brinkley of Raleigh and Scottie Louise Butts of Raleigh.

For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Betty's honor, the family requests donations be made to Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue at 5610 Onyx Court, Wilmington, NC 28412 or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.