Amy L. Brimner's Obituary
MATTOON, IL - Amy L. Brimner, 51, of Charleston, Illinois passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Adams Funeral Chapel. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to service time. Memorials in her honor may be made to the American Diabetes Association and left at the visitation/service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Amy was born November 27, 1970 in Charleston, Illinois the daughter of Michael Wayne and Judith Ellen (Jenkins) Drake. Amy is survived by her three children, Britney Ellen Sims (Lila Reynolds), Terryka Dale Kircher (Adam), and Brinyn Douglas Brimner (Tayza Moutray); five grandchildren, Mikayla Pfister, Brentlie Reynolds, Layne Kircher, Kahlia Brimner, and Kinley Brimner; father, Michael Wayne Drake (Rachel); five sisters, Angie Bothwell (Todd), Tracy Becker, Andrea Newell, Amanda Drake, and Rebecca Paul (Brock); several nieces and nephews, Coty Drake (Bre), Christian Bothwell (Hilary), Alec Haga, Nikalus Haga, Tai Cassiday, Cole Drake, Breanna Roberts, Ashton Paul, Hannah Paul, Avery Paul, Hudson Paul, Rowan Paul, and Rylen Paul. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Ellen Newell; stepfather, Douglas Allen Newell "Pete"; and sister, Michelle Drake.
Amy was a homemaker who spent her early years raising her three children and her most recent years caring for her beautiful grandchildren. She was most happy when gathering with her family, whatever the occasion may have been. She spent her free time country-cruising with the music turned up loudly and taking pictures of beautiful sunsets. She enjoyed dancing to the sound of her son-in-law's band "Squealer." She was their number one fan. She had a big heart and used her strength to support her loved ones even when she had nothing left to give. Amy has reunited with her mother Judi in heaven, giving her kids peace in knowing she is with their grandmother. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving children. She will be greatly missed.
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