Betty Jean Brinkley, age 81 of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Tri-Star Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville. A native of Franklin County, she was born on November 27, 1939 in Winchester to the late Frank Miller and Maggie McGee. A dedicated homemaker, Betty Jean enjoyed cooking and spending time with her beloved family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Edward Brinkley; children, Billy Brinkley, Wayne Brinkley, and Eddie “Popeye” Brinkley; and siblings, Dorothy Haney, Mary Lee Steele, and Richard Miller. Betty Jean is survived by her loving children, Tony Brinkley of Decherd, Bobby Brinkley of Hillsboro, and Annie Shetters of Decherd; sister, Edith Shetters of Decherd; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment will be at Mt. Garner Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222
