Ms. Vestine Brantley Zech

July 3, 1941 - April 6, 2022

Vestine Brantley Zech “Tina” age 80 of Smithville passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Smithville United Methodist Church. Rev. Eddie Braswell and Rev. Henry Young will officiate the service. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Interment will be held at a later date in the Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Soperton, Georgia. Vestine Brantley Zech was born July 3, 1941 in Soperton, GA. She was the daughter of the late Elijah Brantley and the late Ruby Simpson Brantley. She retired from Civil Service and was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Humenik of Virginia Beach, VA, two sons and daughter-in-law, Todd Neal (Rhonda) of Gretna, Nebraska, and Wesley Neal (Stephanie) of Cumming, GA. Three sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha Brantley of Houston, TX, Mary Jo Taylor (Wally) of Conyers, GA and Paula Guy (Teddy) of Waycross. Three brothers and sisters-in-law, James Brantley of Helen, GA, Hoke Brantley (Aleshia) of Augusta, GA and Lanier Brantley (Keri) of Mt. Vernon, GA. Six grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Zech was preceded in death by her husband Carl Zech and a sister Neddie Eitel and a brother Frank Brantley. To sign the online guest book and share your condolences with the family visit www.aldridgefuneralservices.com. Aldridge Funeral Services 612 Rees Park is in charge of these arrangements.