Louise W. Brimley

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Louise Brimley Obituary

BRIMLEY COLFAX - Mrs. Louise W. Brimley, age 100, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at River Landing at Sandy Ridge. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Sechrest Funeral Chapel with Mr. W. David McNeill officiating. Inurnment in the columbarium of First Presbyterian Church, High Point will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 until 11 a.m. prior to the Service on Monday. Mrs. Brimley was born August 30, 1910 in Johnston County to the late Frank Stephen Wood and Fannie Ada Weeks Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Ralph Brimley and a daughter, Jean B. Newton. She is survived by her daughter, Ann B. McNeill of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, W. David McNeill and Rick McNeill, both of Wilkesboro, Mary N. Dean of Panama City, FL., John Newton of Orange Park, FL, Catherine Newton of Spanish Fort, AL, and Christine N. Sparkman of Snellville, GA. Also surviving are thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Mrs. Brimley was a loving daughter, wife and mother throughout her life. Her family was a very important part of her life and together she and Dr. Brimley created a loving home environment for their children and their families. She supported Dr. Brimley throughout his career as an educator including his position as the Superintendent of the Forsyth County Schools and as a Professor at East Carolina University. During retirement they moved to the Presbyterian Home of High Point and she moved to River Landing at Sandy Ridge when it opened. The family would like to thank the staff and leadership of River Landing for the extraordinary personal care Mrs. Brimley received while a resident in their care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the River Landing at Sandy Ridge Foundation, 1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235 or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Sechrest Funeral Services, 1301 E. Lexington Avenue, High Point is assisting the family with the arrangements. Please offer condolences with the family at www.sechrest funerals.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Louise Brimley

7 Entries

Robyn G.

January 17, 2011

To the family of Mrs. Louise W. Brimley: I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Hope the family draws comfort from the god of all comfort.

My Condolences,
Robyn

January 16, 2011

What a lovely person. I too was an Alpha Phi at ECU; she was a very gracious founding member and was always supportive of ous efforts on campus; your Dad, too, was very helpful and supportive of our group. We were so lucky to have them supporting our sorority. Eleanor Poole, Wake County, North Carolina

John Wooten

January 16, 2011

Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mrs. Brimley. She was a sweet beacon of light to all who knew her. She and Coach are missed by many.

January 16, 2011

R.W. "Red" and Maxine Hawley of Greenville, NC offer their sincerest sympathy to the children of Louise and "Coach" Brimley. Both were dear friends to us and our children for many years. Their loving memory will always be a special part of our lives. We offer our symapthy for her passing and celebrate the fullness of a life well lived.

January 15, 2011

I was an Alpha Phi at ECU from 1961-1964, and Mrs. Brimley was one of our founding sisters. She and Dr. Brimley were always very helpful to the local chapter, especially when we were trying to secure a house and our first housemother. I have many warm and special memories of them both. Dr. Brimley was also instrumental in my securing my first teaching position in Winston-Salem in 1964. I will forever be grateful! Dr. & Mrs. Brimley were both very fine people, and I consider myself lucky to have known them. Joan Wetherington Phillips(Roanoke Rapids,NC)

Betty Scoopmire

January 15, 2011

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your family member, Mrs. Brimley - I am deeply saddened and have many fond memories. Mrs. Brimley was an Alpha Phi during the 60's at ECU. It is because of the Brimleys that the Alpha Phis had a house - 950 East 10th St. Greenville, NC. Mrs. Brimley taught us how to eat fried chicken like ladies -- where will we ever find a replacement? I hope that somehow knowing how much we loved your parents will help during this time.
Betty ann Carawan Scoopmire Delta Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi -- ECU 1965.

Jean Garris

January 15, 2011

To Ann and the family: My heart is sadden by the passing of your Mother. But what a blessing for the family to have her with you for all these years. I remember such fond memories of your Mother and Daddy. I worked with Dr. Ralph at ECU during the 1960's until his retirement and visited them several times after they moved to the retirement home. He was a very special person in the life of my family. During the time I worked with Dr. Ralph, your Mother became a good friend during the time they lived in Greenville.

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