Helen Brinkley Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Helen Brinkley of Clifton, Arizona. Helen, born on October 3, 1933, passed away on October 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Helen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Helen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernice Tanner and Edith Tanner. She is survived by: her husband Joe Brinkley; her sons, Gary (Patsy) and Steve (Debbie); her grandchildren, Janet Leahy (Matt Whitmer), Robert Brinkley (Kristen) and Willis Brinkley (Rhea Tucker); her great grandchildren, Hunter Leahy, Irelyn Leahy, Benjamin Brinkley and Willis Tanner Brinkley; and her family Church.