Martha Brinley Obituary
She was born on December 31, 1957, in Louisville, one of three children to the late William E. Bruck and Helen Lillian Ruckriegel Bruck. Her husband, Gary Allen Brinley and her brother Paul preceded her in death.
Martha loved God and was strong in her faith. She was a member of an online prayer group, developing many special friendships with people from across the United States. She loved trains, flea markets and animals. But her biggest love was the love she had for her daughter Stevie and her husband, Gary Brinley.
Martha is survived by her loving daughter Stevie; brother, Robert (Judy) Bruck, brother-in-law, Dale and many cousins.
Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, St. Matthews. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorial gifts be directed to WHAS Crusade for Children.
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Angeline Adriaenssens
October 29, 2025
My sincere condoleances to the family of Martha. My dear friend, I miss you and will always treasure having known you and having shared time with you. Thank you for having been my prayer buddy.
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Cynthia Rathbun
October 28, 2025
Love you big sis. Im just sooo very sad that you are gone. miss you terribly. rest well! I hope to see you someday that thought gives me comfort. thank you so much for all the great memories of your friendship. love, always. C.
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