Willena Brickler Obituary

We announce the death of Willena Brickler in Chicago, Illinois, born in Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Willena will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willena Brickler to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Berry and Sarah Berry; and her siblings, Louistine D. Horne and Louis Berry Jr.. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Charleston Ford, Christina Ford, Cydney Ford, Charles Louis Character Jr. (Brickler) and Britney Bailey; her great grandchildren, Dari'un Bailey, Tori Favors, Za'Kari Penson and Jayda Character; her children, Regina Bailey (William Bailey), Charles Louis Brickler Jr., Terri Ford (Christopher Ford) and Leslie Brickler; her sisters-in-law, Beatrice Noone and Patricia Brickler; her nephews, Jimmy Horne and David Horne; and her niece Cynthia Russell (Horne).