Shirley Brinkley Umphlett

 Shirley Brinkley Umphlett, 96, of Eure, NC, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. 

 Mrs. Umphlett was born in Ahoskie on October 15, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Ledia A. and Lou Overton Brinkley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Millard L. Umphlett, her son-in-law, Eddie Williams, and by her siblings, Lois, Mutt, Leroy, Vivian, Cleo, George, Virginia, Celianne, Sam and Betty.

 An active part of the Eure community of Gates County, she was a faithful member of Eure Baptist Church. She was a loving person with a beautiful soul who shared her love of God through example and generosity with those around her and it proved to be contagious as her friends and community shared their love and generosity right back with her. Family meant so much to her and she was so proud of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. 

 Surviving are her two children, Patricia U. Williams and Ronnie L. Umphlett; her four grandchildren, Bob Williams (Caroline), Beth DeWitt (Ken), Anna Umphlett, and R.J. Umphlett; three great-grandchildren, Brendon DeWitt, Nate Williams, and Caroline Williams; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Eure Baptist Church, and will be conducted by her pastor, The Rev. Dr. Wayne Proctor. A private burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, and in the social hall of the church immediately following the service on Saturday.

 The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the love and care expressed through phone calls, visits, cards, food, and flowers during these last few years.

 Memorial contributions may be made to Eure Baptist Church, PO Box 70, Eure, NC 27935.

 Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com.