Anna Renee Brinston

It is with unbearable sadness we announce the passing of Anna Renee Brinston on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 84 years.

Anna is lovingly remembered by her 5 daughters, Linda, Diana, Elaine (Lyle), Eileen and Darlene (Kerry); and her brother, John (Betty). Anna is also survived by 12 grandsons; 5 granddaughters; 13 great-grandsons; 13 great-granddaughters; 4 great-great-grandsons; 2 great-great-granddaughters; and many loving extended family members.

Anna was predeceased by her parents, Joseph & Margaret; her 2 sons, Douglas & Russell; her 3 granddaughters, Tracy, Heather & Ava; and her beloved dog, Missy.

Anna had her struggles and torments growing up after being abandoned by her family at a young age. She filled that void with her children and loved each of us with her Mama Bear love and devotion. What we lacked in money and opportunity, she always made up with love and laughter. We never lacked what we needed the most. She’d move mountains to make sure we always had all we needed and almost everything we wanted. There was nothing she would not do for her family. If you were lucky enough to become her friend, then you also became her family. She was kind, thoughtful, loving and generous. She would give you her last dollar if you needed it.

She won Mother-of-the-Year contest more than once. She was a very hard worker and jack of all trades and happiest when she worked at Pepsi and helping to make parade floats for her employer.

She loved making personalized Christmas stockings for her family and friends that were intricate, beautiful works of art. She put all her love in each one. She was heart broken when several strokes limited her ability to make more. She was so proud to make and deliver over 50 stockings in her first year.

Christmas was her favorite time of the year, her enthusiasm was contagious. She was happiest having sleigh rides on the farm and ringing cow bells to usher in Santa for all the kids. It was not unusual for the family to welcome in a stranger or two so they could also experience and enjoy the holidays.

She enjoyed reading books by Lisa Jackson and Sidney Sheldon. One of her favorite movies was Fried Green Tomatoes and she enjoyed the occasional horror movie. She hated Judge Judy and Long Island Medium.

Her sense of humor knew no bounds and she made us laugh to tears with her shenanigans. This family will struggle for a long time trying to cope with her incredible loss

Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Foothills Medical Center & Red Deer Regional Hospital for all your amazing care and compassion

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be sent to Pawsitive Haven Rescue in the name of Hobo, for his continuing care, www.pawsitivehavenanimalrescue.ca; or STARS Air Ambulance, www.stars.ca.