Kathy Brinson

(From Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home)

Kathy F. Brinson, 76, passed away at her home in Parsons, Kansas on April 3, 2026.

Kathy Fern Woods was born September 26, 1949, in Grenada, Mississippi, to Willy Raymond and Fern (Birdsong) Woods.

Kathy devoted much of her working life to serving others with kindness and dedication. Kathy worked in retail customer service until her retirement in 2019.

Throughout her life, Kathy cherished family gatherings, especially cookouts and holidays. Spending time surrounded by family was a source of great joy to her and an enduring part of her legacy. Her interests extended beyond family, as she was passionate about writing children’s books, camping, and enjoying peaceful days at the lake watching her husband fish, while she enjoyed a good book. Kathy also delighted in playing pool and bowling, engaging in activities that brought her much happiness and relaxation.

She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend known for her unwavering support and encouragement to her family and everyone she met.

Kathy is survived by her loving children Steven Brinson and Daniel Brinson, both residents of Parsons, Kansas, and Tammy Bruner and her husband Eric of Jasper, Missouri. She was a proud grandmother to seventeen grandchildren and a devoted great-grandmother to numerous great-grandchildren. Kathy’s siblings, all residing in Mississippi, include Billy Ray Woods, Paulette Bennett, Debbie Yates, Eloise Turner, and Lisa Darby.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Brinson, son Phillip W. Brinson, and siblings Laura Faulkner, Terry Lee Woods, Sedatha Durham, Edward Woods, and William Woods.

A visitation will be held on April 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main Street, Parsons, Kansas. The funeral service will be April 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons, Kansas. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expenses. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.