Rinda Kay "Brinkley" Willard's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2025 in Wallace, North Carolina

Rinda Kay "Brinkley" Willard

August 6, 1949 - July 19, 2025 (75 years old)

Wallace, North Carolina

Rinda Kay "Brinkley" Willard's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2025 in Wallace, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services

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Rinda Kay "Brinkley" Willard

August 6, 1949 - July 19, 2025 (75 years old)

Wallace, North Carolina

Rinda Kay Willard Obituary

The world bids farewell to Rinda Kay Willard (Wallace, North Carolina), departing on July 19, 2025 at the age of 75. Rinda leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rinda Kay Willard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Buren Uriah Brinkley Sr. and Elene Carter Brinkley; her husband Bruce Carroll Willard; and her siblings, Blenda Faye McLamb, Peggy Glenda Sholar and Buren Brinkley Jr..

She is survived by: her sister Lynda Hollingsworth; her children, Samantha Swinson (Frankie) of Pender County, Duaine Cavenaugh (Tanya) of Duplin County and Will Canady (Katie) of Duplin County; her grandchildren, Baylie Thornton (William) of Duplin County, Bradley Knowles (Anna) of Harnett County, Brantly Hobbs, Ashleigh Guidry of Wake County, Allena "Alyie" Matthews (Marshall) of Duplin County, Holly Eye and Aiden (SC) of Spartanburg; and her great grandchildren, Lauren, Braylie, Lacey, Savannah, Logan, Dallas, Wrenley, Carsyn, Ryan, Lucas and Carter. She is also survived by grandchildren and bonus great- grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services (401 W Main St, Wallace, NC 28466). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Potts Presbyterian Church Cemetery (4085 NC-11, Willard, NC 28478).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services



Tue

July 22

Visitation

Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services
401 W Main St, Wallace, NC 28466

Wed

July 23

Graveside service

Potts Presbyterian Church Cemetery
4085 NC-11, Willard, NC 28478

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