Doris Arlelle Brininstool

Doris Arlelle Brininstool, 85, passed away at her home on May 22, 2024. She was born to William Arley Guess and Bell Agnes Guess on May 23rd, 1938, in San Angelo, Texas. She lived in San Angelo until she married Edward Powell Brininstool and started their military life together. They raised three amazing children and were married for 64 years until his death.

She and Ed moved to San Angelo, Texas and built their dream home next to Spring Creek after he retired from the Air Force. They later moved to Rio Concho West, a lovely retirement community in San Angelo, Texas, where they lived out their remaining years.

Arlelle was an active and cherished member of several groups and committees throughout her life including, but not limited to Military Spouse Club, Newtimers Club, Christmas at Old Fort Concho Decoration Committee, Garden Club, Community Bible Study, and Rio Concho West Social Committee. She never passed up a chance to volunteer and help anywhere needed.

All those that knew her would describe her in the following ways: kind, classy, elegant, servant hearted, cheerful, caring, generous, genuine, gracious, faithful, loving, loyal, supportive, thoughtful, strong, beautiful, witty, listener, multi-talented, funny, sweet, big hearted, considerate, good listener, great advice giver, fun to be around, caretaker, family historian, nonjudgemental, always ready to have fun, made everyone around her feel special, gave the best hugs and never outgrew relationships. She was a great sister. She was a real jewel.

She loved her children, grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews, and friends beyond measure and was a devoted and loving wife. She will be remembered by her family and friends as loving, caring and supportive and to her community as one of the most generous, involved, and dedicated individuals. She is leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is forever in our hearts.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Arley Guess and Bell Agnes Guess and husband Edward Brininstool. She was survived by her children Michael Brininstool (Sue), Sharon Cleveland (What's his name) and Robbin Brininstool; grandchildren, Andrew Brininstool, Christopher Brininstool (Amber), Erin Chapman (Dan) and Zachary Brininstool; 5 great grandchildren; brothers Harold Guess, Howard Guess (Charlene) and Charles Guess (Pam), as well as many cousins and numerous friends.

The family wants to thank Dr Norma Cerna and her staff for their dedication to mother and Harper funeral home for all the arrangements.

In leu of flowers, we request you make donations to any of the following: Old Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas; Meals for the Elderly in San Angelo, Texas and/or San Angelo Garden Club.

A memorial mass will be held at Holy Angels, in San Angelo, Texas, on Saturday,  June 8th, 2024 at 10:30AM.