Florence Heath-Brinkley
<p>It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Florence Heath-Brinkley on February 26, 2024, due to a brief illness at the age of 94. Florence had resided at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Stroudsburg, PA where she passed away. She was born in Washington, District of Columbia, and moved to Cottage City, MD in 1936, where she attended elementary school and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1947. She met Ralph Heath (deceased) through Ralph’s sister. They were married on September 27, 1947 and were together for 40 years. After Ralph’s passing (in 1988) Florence met and married Wilbur Brinkley in 1992. They were married for 17 years before Wilbur passed away in 2009. In 2010, she sold her home in Maryland and went to live with her daughter in Effort, PA until 2023. Florence was a kind and generous soul, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile, warm personality and loving ways.</p><p>She is survived by her sister Carolyn Blauvelt from Silver Springs, MD., her three children, Elaine Morales (Ray) from NC, Janet Bilecki and Brian Heath from Effort, PA., 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren that she loved so very much. We will all miss her deeply. Rest in peace, dear mother. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Florence’s memory to Effort United Methodist Church, in Effort PA, or Awsom Animal Shelter, in Stroudsburg, PA. The family plans on a Celebrating of Life at Fort Lincoln, in Brentwood, MD, at an announced future date.</p><p><br></p><p>The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.</p><p><br></p><p>www.kresgefuneralhome.com</p>Obituary
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Florence Heath-Brinkley on February 26, 2024, due to a brief illness at the age of 94. Florence had resided at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Stroudsburg, PA where she passed away. She was born in Washington, District of Columbia, and moved to Cottage City, MD in 1936, where she attended elementary school and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1947. She met Ralph Heath (deceased) through Ralph’s sister. They were married on September 27, 1947 and were together for 40 years. After Ralph’s passing (in 1988) Florence met and married Wilbur Brinkley in 1992. They were married for 17 years before Wilbur passed away in 2009. In 2010, she sold her home in Maryland and went to live with her daughter in Effort, PA until 2023. Florence was a kind and generous soul, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile, warm personality and loving ways.
She is survived by her sister Carolyn Blauvelt from Silver Springs, MD., her three children, Elaine Morales (Ray) from NC, Janet Bilecki and Brian Heath from Effort, PA., 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren that she loved so very much. We will all miss her deeply. Rest in peace, dear mother. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Florence’s memory to Effort United Methodist Church, in Effort PA, or Awsom Animal Shelter, in Stroudsburg, PA. The family plans on a Celebrating of Life at Fort Lincoln, in Brentwood, MD, at an announced future date.
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
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