Eleanor Agnes Benton Brinkley, 91 of Suffolk, VA, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2013. A native of Suffolk she was the daughter of the late Calvin James Benton and Viola Kirchner Benton and also predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Leon M. Brinkley, Sr. and her brother Calvin Benton, Jr. Eleanor was a member of Liberty Spring Christian Church where she worked for many years with the Youth and Women's Fellowships as well as serving on many boards and committees. She was an Avon Representative for 25 years and especially proud to be an Army wife for 22 years. Eleanor received special recognition for clocking in over 20,000 hours of volunteer time crocheting baby afghans for Navy Relief. She was a devoted wife and mother and great supporter to all of her children and grandchildren throughout their lives; was an avid reader; and crocheted her entire lifetime making afghans for family and friends.

She is survived by her children: Mike Brinkley and wife Sandra of Chesapeake; Jenny B. Johnson and husband Sam of Suffolk; Vanessa B. Rodgers and husband Geary of Suffolk; and stepson Leon Brinkley, Jr. and wife Betty of Princeton, KY; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Martha "Sissy" Holland and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express special thanks to her long time caregiver, Brenda for her devoted loving care as well as her other caregivers, Angie, Linda, and JoAnne whose special care made our mother's final months of life more comfortable. Thank you to Tida and Chaplain Marsha with Sentara Hospice.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, with Rev. Allen Lancaster officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service. Burial will be private at Liberty Spring Christian Church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.