Photo courtesy of Proctor Funeral Home - Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Feb 6, 1934 – Oct 25, 2025
Dorothy Mae Brickley 91 of Bearden AR passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family & friends on Saturday, October 25th 2025. She was born February 6, 1934, in Star City, AR to the late Ed & Lila Mae (Owen) Ezell. She retired from General Dynamics after many years of service including ITT and Stromberg Carlson. She was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church and has been active in Eagle Mills First Baptist Church for many years. She was a very hard worker, a sweet lady, loving mother, wife, Mamaw and friend to many whom will miss her dearly. An amazing lady with many strengths and talents cooking, canning, sewing, painting, gardening, fishing, hunting and shopping. She loved attending football games.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jackie; parents, Ed and Lila Ezell; brother & sister-in-law, Marvin & LaVonne Ezell; infant granddaughter; great grandson, Noah Brickley; and great granddaughter, Chloe Brickley.
She is survived by four sons whom she cherished, Tony (Joyce) Brickley of Mayflower AR, Gary Brickley of Bearden, Bret (Tammy) Brickley of Bearden, Troy Brickley of Bearden and daughter-in-law, Linda Lamb of Bearden; three wonderful grandsons, Jeromy Brickley of Bearden, Zach (Celest) Brickley of San Antonio TX, Bryan Brickley of El Dorado AR; one wonderful sissy (granddaughter), Sarah (Clayton) Gadberry of El Dorado; great grandsons, Ethan and Logan Brickley, Rhett Gadberry; great granddaughter, Aly Gadberry; her little church buddy Jesse Kelly (that saved her a sit by him every Sunday) and a host of friends; and bonus grandchildren, Lindsey Yeager, Jack Lamb, Charter Rain, Kinsley Starr & Abby Mays & fur baby Angel.
The Family would like to extend our gratitude to Arbor Hospice for the heartwarming service that was provided to our Mama, Mamaw and Friend.
Pallbearers: Tony, Gary, Bret, Troy, Jeromy, Zach and Bryan Brickley
Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday October 29, 2025 at Proctor Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday October 30, 2025, at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden with Rev. Chris Morgan and Rev. Don Phillips officiating. Burial will be at New Owen Cemetery in Griffith Springs, AR near Star City.
Read MoreGary, I'm just seeing this and wanted to tell you I'm sorry for your loss. It's always so hard to loose your Momma. Hope you and your family have a little peace knowing she had a full life. I remember her from stronger and general dynamic. May she rest in peace. Rhonda Parr Williams
Rhonda Williams
November 21, 2025 | Harrell, AR | Acquaintance
She was one of the finest ladies I have ever got to meet . She will missed greatly by many people . I always enjoyed talking with her .
Lavonna Belt
November 16, 2025 | Bearden, AR | Neighbor
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Becky Garcia
November 04, 2025 | Camden, AR | Friend
I always enjoy(ed) seeing and visiting with Mrs. Brinkley. She is (was)such a precious lady! We will see her again! Praying for the family!❤
Peggy and Mike Johnson
November 01, 2025 | Friend
Mammaw, thank you for all of the love you brought this world. We love you.
Mary Lyles
October 31, 2025 | St Augustine, FL | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike and Lyn Adams
October 29, 2025 | DeWitt, AR | Friend
We are so sorry about Mrs. Dorothy. We have known the Brickleys for a long time. We are like family.She was the sweetest lady and she will be missed. May she rest in peace. Prayers for her sons & family. ❤
Jeff & Carla Wright
October 29, 2025 | CAMDEN, AR | Family
We are deeply sorry for the loss of Mrs. Dorothy. She was always one of the sweetest ladies who loved so deeply. We are thankful we had the honor and privilege to know her and her love. Prayers and love for the days and weeks to come.
Sabrina, Hannah Lee and James Michael Anthony
October 29, 2025 | Camden, AR | Friend
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Robert red Thompson Thompson
October 29, 2025 | Camden, AR | Friend
