Virginia M. Brimer

Virginia M. Brimer, born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 29, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88.

A 1956 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, Virginia began nurses training at St. Mary’s Hospital with aspirations of becoming a nurse. Fate had other plans when she met her future husband, Gerald E. Brimer, who was a patient at the hospital. Their love story began there, and she left nursing behind to begin a new chapter as a devoted wife and mother. Virginia and Gerald shared 65 beautiful years of marriage until his passing in 2023—a loss she felt deeply every day. They also worked together with their sons to build the family business, Brimer Steel Erectors, Inc.

Together, they raised four children: Teresa (Don) Gilmore, John Brimer (deceased), Mark (Robin) Brimer, and Karen (Daryl) Crabtree. Virginia was a loving grandmother to Allison (Corey) Clark, Callie (Bryan) Badgett, Daniel (Brandi) Brimer, Catherine, Anna and Avery Crabtree. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Chandler and John Clark, Carter Badgett, and baby Drake Brimer, expected in November. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy (Bill) Fox and sister-in-law, Martha Warren, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents George H. Muller Sr. and Thelma Cox Muller, brothers: George H. Muller Jr. and Milton E. Muller, Sr. and sister, Jayne Kubas; and grandson, Johnathan Crabtree.

Virginia will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her generous spirit and the quiet strength that carried her through life’s joys and sorrows. Her love was a constant presence, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of MorningView Village Assisted Living, Gentiva Health Services, Home Instead and Christine Smithee, who visited Virginia each week to bring her Holy Communion. Their compassion and care brought comfort and peace during her final days.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 858 Louisville Rd., Alcoa, Tn. 37701 and the funeral mass will follow at 11:00 AM with Father Joseph Austin officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 PM at Grandview Cemetery, 2304 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803 for a graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online.