Helen J. Brinley

Helen J. Brinley, 91, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Village in Dayton.

Helen was born on Sunday, August 16, 1925 in Bradford, Ohio to the late Don and Opal (Rolfe) Rexrode.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Albert "AL" Brinley and her granddaughter, Kimberly Brinley.


Helen is survived by her sons, Don Brinley of Grove City, Ohio and Jeffry Brinley of New Port Richey, Florida; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Patrick Coleman of Dayton, Ohio; and a sister, Patricia Arnett of Celina, Ohio. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Syliva McKibben officiating. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to services from 1 - 2 PM at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Dayton.