Wilma Brinkley

Wilma Little Brinkley, 84, of Naylor, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 5, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Pocahontas, Ark. She worked as a homemaker who enjoyed her grandchildren, visiting with friends and gardening. She was a member of Elm Grove General Baptist Church in Naylor and a member of the gospel singing group, Twin City Gospel Singers. She was a lifelong resident of Ripley County. On June 26, 1954 she married Willie Little in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1976. Survivors include her children: Robin Seratt and husband, Roy, of Naylor and Karen Drury of Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Roxie Cunningham of Campbell, Mo., one brother, Jack Tyler of Truman, Ark. three grandchildren, Keith, Misty, and Clint, three great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Hailey, and Nickey, and special friend Sandy Faulkner. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Carl C. Tyler and Vica Reed Tyler; a sister, Jean Hargraves, and a brother, Carl J. Tyler. Funeral services were held on June 19, 2014.