Evelyn Brinkley Orton Obituary
In loving memory of Evelyn Brinkley Orton in Portsmouth, Virginia, who departed this world on January 16, 2026 at the age of 81. Evelyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evelyn Brinkley Orton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Mommie; and her sisters, Claudette Kelley Peacock and Constance Dabney. She is survived by: her husband V. Wayne Orton of Suffolk; her children, Dr. Vernon A. Orton, II (Megan) of Richmond, Kimberly O. Jones of Suffolk and Ashlee O. Magobet (Ryeheim) of Colonial Heights; her sister Essie B. Bowie of Norfolk; her grandchildren, Germaine Sykes, Raven Jones, Darrius Sykes (Shardae), Rodney Jones, Jr., Kole Jones, Chase Orton, Skyler Mueller, Charlie Orton, Rhylan Magobet, Rahmir Magobet and Rebel Magobet; her great grandchild Nhyla Lashley-Jones; her brother-in-law Howard R. Dabney of Brooklyn; and her nieces and nephews, Dr. James L. Robinson, III (Kia) of Sacramento, CA, Dr. Louis R. Dabney (Unwanna) of Richmond, Sheri Bailey of Portsmouth, Robin Hurdle of Portsmouth and Gail Hurdle of Portsmouth. She is also survived by relatives, sorority sisters, church family, and friends.
