Joanne Brinkley

Joanne Brinkley VIRGINIA BEACH - Barbara Joanne Brinkley passed away June 28, 2010 at a local hospital. Born in Eden, N.C., on Nov. 25, 1935, Joanne was a resident of Virginia Beach for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. John's Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. She devoted her life to her family and her cherished Yorkie, Chase. She enjoyed ceramics, playing cards with her friends and spending time on her computer. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Don; her daughter, Janet McDonald and her husband John; her son, Don and his wife Cheryl; her son, Tracy and his wife Kathy; five grandchildren, Johnny, Donald, Christy, Nancy, and Candice. She is also survived by her stepbrother, Miles Edwards and his wife Diane; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Veva Shivley; her twin sister, Janet Smith; her brother, Robert Smith; and stepmother, Mary Shivley. The family will receive visitors Thursday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A graveside service will be held at Colonial Grove Memorial Park Friday, July 2, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the St. John's Baptist Church building fund or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon- brown.com.