Gladys Ann Meneely Brinson

Mrs. Gladys Ann Meneely Brinson, 100, traveled to her heavenly home Thursday, May 19, 2022.

She was born and raised in Brazil, Ind., to William and Emma (Whippo) Meneely.

She met and married Milton F. Brinson in Plant City, Fla.  After World War II, they moved to Pontiac, Mich., where they raised their family.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Pontiac, Mich., where she was a soloist, choir member and church secretary. She worked for General Motors Accounting and Oakland County Road Commission of Pontiac. After retirement, they moved to Bradenton, Fla., where she and her husband enjoyed golfing and traveling with friends.

She is preceded in death by beloved husband of 62 years in 2001; parents; and nine siblings; and one grandchild.

She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Wilson; and Lori Flink (David); grandson, Christopher Griffeth (Jane), of Kennesaw; and great-grandchildren, Brinson Margaret Griffeth and Tillman Christopher Griffeth.

Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022, with Chaplin Doug Murray officiating.

Interment will be held at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City, Fla., at a later date.

  We were blessed with wonderful parents who provided a solid Christian foundation and treasured memories.  She was a blessing to all.  The family extends many thanks to the wonderful caregivers at her Life Care Center and Chattanooga Hospice for loving and caring for our mother.

Donations can be made to Gideons International (gideons.org) in memory of Mrs. Brinson.

Logan Funeral Home & Chapel is in charge of arrangements.