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Obituary For Annie Ruth Brinkley
Annie Ruth Brinkley, 74, passed on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Gateway Church, 6650 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA. 31907 with Pastor Llyod Johnson, Pastor; Pastor Charles Sapp, officiating. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Public Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, January 16, 2026
Annie Ruth Williams Brinkley was born on May 16, 1951 to the late Mattie Lee Harris in Omaha, Georgia. She loved the Lord and was the mother of the Overcomers Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor Charles and Cheryl Sapp.
She departed this life on January 8, 2026 and began her heavenly journey.
Annie was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Lee Harris; her grandmother, Anna Lou Adams; her husband, Clyde Williams; daughter, Veronica Elaine Williams; four sisters, Katie Bell Farris, Betty Louise Flowers, Mattie Louise Alexander and Jessie Pearl Nickerson; one brother, Robert Lee Harris and one great nephew, JaQuan L. Harris.
Annie Ruth loved and adored her family. She leaves to carry on her legacy her husband, Nelson J. Brinkley; two beautiful daughters, Jessica R. Williams and Latosha L. Brooks; one son-in-law, Sidney Brooks, Jr.; three grandsons, David A. (Brionna) Marshall, Jeterious D. Tarver and Jamichael L. Minion; two devoted nieces, Jacqueline D. Harris and Jennifer Harris; two devoted nephews, Stephen Bolden and Marcus (Marquisha) Howard; devoted goddaughter, Lavonya Alexander; great nephews, Rayshad Harris, Marquis Howard and Logan Howard; two great nieces, Tyanna Howard and Tyquanna Howard; special sister, Jean Davis and Faye Allen; one adopted grandson, Gregory Wise and a host of beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family who she loved with all of her heart.
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Corey T Morris planted 5 trees in memory of Annie Ruth Brinkley . - January 17, 2026
Constance Jones sent The Peace Lily for Annie Ruth Brinkley - January 15, 2026
We are praying that God continues to strengthen and provide you all with comfort, understanding, and peace during this time, and the times to come. We love you all, and want you to know that there's no pain, or sorrow that he will not heal.
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Deepest condolences and prayers for God's peaceful covering over the Harris, Williams and Brinkley family at this difficult time.
God has called another of his Saints to him and our word is "Amen" to Thank Him for letting us get to know Annie Ruth Harris Brinkley. Jeff Hardwick, Jr. - "Mr. Esquire" for Lumpkin High School Class of 1970
Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers are extended to the beautiful family of our beloved classmate, Annie Ruth. We shared our Jr High and High School years together and made fond memories 💓. Annie Ruth was beautiful lady with a beautiful spirit and she had NO shame in letting Anybody and Everybody know how She LOVED THE LORD 🙏🙏. Take your rest now classmate and give ALL the Praise you want to OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!!!! See you in THE CITY ❤️❤️❤️ Verneta Ford and Earl Brown
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God continue to strengthen you all during this difficult time. Love you Gwen,Dale and family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
