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Vernice Brinson Obituary
Savannah
Vernice "Vikki" Faye Kennedy Brinson, 79, of Savannah, Georgia, and widow of Robert Lawrence Brinson, Sr., and Patrick "Pat" Smith, passed away Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born in Fernandina Beach, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Grady Martin Kennedy and the late Pearl Hollingsworth Kennedy. Vikki was very active in the American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt and served as a past president for the Ladies Auxiliary. A dedicated volunteer, she also worked with the American Red Cross and the USO, greeting troops and assisting where needed. Vikki loved to spend time with her family, cooking them country-fried steaks and her popular deviled eggs.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Vikki was predeceased by a daughter, Paige Elizabeth.
Survivors include her sons, Robert L. Brinson, Jr. (Leslie), Carey L. Brinson, Sr. (Kathy); grandchildren, Amber Brinson, Megan Rouleau (Daniel), Jessica Brinson, Adam Brinson, Donald Vickers, Jennifer Heaton (Josh), Carey Brinson, Jr., Elizabeth McCullough (Jeff); great-grandchildren, Jackson, Luke and Matthew Rouleau, and Grayson, Cannen, and Addilyn Heaton; sisters, Rebecca Kaighin and Martha Kinney.
The family will receive friends from 10 until 12 o'clock Saturday morning, April 10, 2021 at Gamble Funeral Service – 410 Stephenson Avenue.
A Celebration of Life will follow from 12 noon until 3 o'clock Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the American Legion Post 184 - 3003 Rowland Avenue in Thunderbolt.
Remembrances: The Humane Society for Greater Savannah - 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406-3922.
Please share your thoughts about Mrs. Brinson and her life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com.
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Patrick Malone
April 10, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss.:(
Dan Frawley
April 9, 2021
... Saddened to have just read of her passing, undoubtedly one of the most genuinely nice people I've ever had the privilege of knowing ... RIP
A Friend
April 7, 2021
RIP, dear Vikki.
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