SHEILA ANN BRINSON

Shelia Ann Brinson was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord at her residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hinesville, GA. Shelia was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School Class of 1979. She proudly served her country for 21 years in the United States Army, with assignments in Germany and South Korea. During her military career she received numerous Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Service Medals, and Army Commendations Medals just to name a few. Beloved wife of Benjamin F. Brinson, Jr. Loving mother of Corry, Chad, and Estacia. Cherished grandmother of Eylijah, Jeremiah, Chad, Jr., Lanaiah, Zariah, Cori, Azelia, Brooklyn, and Danielle. Daughter of the late Sam Lovely, Sr. and Beatrice Lovely. Granddaughter of the late Rev. C. S. Williams, Sr., Mathilda Lagarde, James Lovely, and Luvenia Bennett. Sister of Shirley Jackson, Deborah Ott, Gretchen Lovely, Carlis Lovely, Kirclun Lovely, Sam Lovely, Jr. and the late Betty Lovely Louis, James Lovely, Sr., Calvin Rodrigue, Terry Lovley, and Darryl Lovely, Sr. Godmother of Toyia Richardson and the late Lakisha Lovely. Sister in law of Derrick (Renee), Ronald, Brenda Brinson, Debra Lovely, and the late Fred Jackson, Jr., also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of New Zion Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at New Zion Baptist Church 1131 Garden Rd. Marrero, LA on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:00a.m. Pastor Jordan L. Robinson, Sr. Host Pastor; Pastor Loren M. Lovely, Sr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the above-named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.