Priscilla Brinson

Troy- Priscilla Brinson, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021 with her loving family by her side at Our Lady of Mercy, Guilderland, NY. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Carrie Molder Anderson. Priscilla was the devoted wife to the late Sammie Brinson, Sr. They were married forty years.

Priscilla was a graduate of Lumpkin Industrial High School. After graduating high school, Priscilla received a Certification in Office Work from Columbus Business Tech, Columbus, GA. This certification gave her the opportunity to work as school secretary at Omaha Elementary School, Omaha, GA.
In 1968, Priscilla and her family moved to Troy, New York. Priscilla worked at Daughters of Sarah, then Samaritan Hospital as a Central Supply Tech. After retiring from Samaritan Hospital, she decided she had too much spare time. Priscilla became a Foster Grandparent and worked part-time at Samaritan Hospital daycare. She found being a foster grandparent was very rewarding as the young children loved their G-Ma.

Priscilla enjoyed spending time with her family, singing, cooking, and talking with friends as well neighborhood adults and children. Her daily ritual was getting up early every morning and giving God some well-deserved time; reading the bible and praying. Affectionately called G-Ma by her grandchildren as well as neighborhood children and adults. Her daily encouragement-"Whatever you do, wherever you go, take God with you!"

Priscilla is survived by her four sons, Sammie, Jr. (Rosie), Schenectady, NY; Steven (Pamela), Troy, NY; Derrick (Esperanza), Riverside, CA; and Danny Brinson, Troy, NY; one brother, Reverend Charles (Stephanie) Burkes; 7 grandchildren, Maurice (Nicole) Brinson, Gina (Christopher) Dransfeldt, Brandon Brinson, Briana Brinson, Denzel Brinson, Rabiatu Lamptey, Chariece Brinson, Nasiru Kotey; 11 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. A host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Wednesday January 5, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Hill cemetery, 51 Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Priscilla's name to Fifth Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church Capital Campaign, 189 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12181.