Elizabeth Brinkley

Elizabeth L. Brinkley, 89, resident of Palos Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was born on January 24, 1936 in Camden, Tennessee, to George and Ada Lee Swift. She was proceeded in death by her late husband of 68 years, James W. Brinkley, two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her sisters, Colleen and Ann (Ron). Loving mother of David Brinkley (Tracy), Darlene Twaragowski (Jeff) and Stephen Brinkley. She was the proud grandmother of Charles Brinkley (Carrie), Timothy Twaragowski, and Leigh Anne Voss(Ted). A great grandmother of Nathan, Devyn, and Sophia Twaragowski, Arianna Brinkley and Jameson Voss. Elizabeth was strong, selfless, and very devoted to her family. She spent a lifetime of giving to others, a nurturing caretaker to those around her. Everyone who knew her will undoubtedly say they felt her love and kindness. She had a strong faith in herself and in God and was an inspiration to all. Her spirit will live on within us.

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday, March 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12 :00 p.m.  at the Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, Illinois. 60465

Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery