Mrs.Mavis Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage

Mrs.Mavis Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage obituary

Mrs.Mavis Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage

Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trinity Memorial Funeral Home Inc on Sep. 13, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

The days of our years are threescore years and ten.

And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years,

yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Psalm 90:10

With hearts bowed in prayer, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Mavis Kilpatrick Brimage, age 95, of Dover, "Ft. Barnwell Community", who was called from labor to rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her residence.

Mavis was born May 3, 1930, in Craven County, North Carolina to the late George R. Kilpatrick Sr. and Mother Priscilla Bryant Kilpatrick

She is survived one son, Calvin Brimage of the home; four grandchildren, Julian Tilghman of Kinston, NC, Tawana Tilghman of Dover, NC; Rosalind Jones of New Bern, NC; Stanley Tilghman, Dover, NC,one sister, Yvonne Kilpatrick of the home, two brothers, George R. Kilpatrick, Jr. of Greensboro, NC and Dietrich I. Kilpatrick of Dover, NC; six great grandchildren four great great children.

The service remembering her life and legacy will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Memorial Chapel of Trinity Funeral Service 1276 US HWY 258 N. Kinston, NC

Mrs. Brimage will lie in state for family visitation and viewing on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Alum Spring Church of Christ Disciples of Christ. 11085 NC Highway 55 W. Dover, NC 28501 Ritualistic services starting at 5:30 PM by the Pride of Ft. Barnwell #515 Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

While floral arrangements are welcome, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Kilpatrick Scholarship Foundation at Alum Spring Church of Christ Disciples of Christ | 11085 NC HWY 55 W. Dover, NC 28526

The Management and Staff of Trinity Funeral Services

are privileged to provide a service with the spirit of Excellence, Dignity, & Devotion

to the family of Mrs. Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage

"Diligent in Business; Fervent in Spirit" - Romans 12:11

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs.Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Mavis's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Mavis Kilpatrick-Brimage's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?