Virginia Marie Brinkmann, age 94, of Jefferson City, Mo. died Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Capital Region Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1927 in Franklin County, Missouri, the daughter of Adolph H. and Amanda S. (Weeke) Brune. Virginia spent her early years in Franklin County, graduating from Washington High School in 1945. In 1948, she married Charles E. Brinkmann and they resided in Rolla, St. Louis and Moberly before moving to Jefferson City. They later divorced. She worked for the Washington, Missouri school district, the Rolla School of Mines, McDonnell-Douglas and First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. Virginia enjoyed bowling, card playing with friends and playing the piano. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church and a member of PEO. She volunteered her time to many organizations, most recently at Capital Region Medical Center through their Partners Program. She is survived by: her daughters, Gail Leath and Carol Ellebracht; her grandchildren, Daniel Ellebracht (Martha) and Mona Beaston (Andy Shriver); her great-granddaughter, Zoe Beaston; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons-in-law. Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with the Reverend Trevor Dancer officiating. Virginia chose to be cremated and her remains will be scattered in Franklin County, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Partners Auxiliary at Capital Region Medical Center, P.O. Box 1128, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102 to help fund their scholarship program. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.