Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Barbara Brinkworth


07/27/1942 - 07/06/2025


Barbara Ann Brinkworth, age 82 of Murphy, NC passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 of natural causes.She was a Christian, wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, and Administrative Assistant, who was funny, creative, smart, kind, and lived her life serving the Lord. Barbara was involved in Special Education in a Christian School, told many about the Bible, the way to Heaven, interpreted to the deaf, and helped her husband in his Ministries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Harris, her siblings, Jerry, Tony, and Sandy Harris, and sister Patricia Bezek.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Roland W. Brinkworth of Murphy, NC, her children, John Willever of Tampa, Patricia Harman of Virginia, Callie Robinson of Virginia, Heather Brinkworth of Yardley, PA; grandchildren, Kyla, Johnny, Justin, Sam, Cali, and Kallie; great grand grandchild, Baby Harman; and many beloved nephews, and nieces.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Rickey Lance officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 1 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home, is in charge of all arrangements.


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