Beth Zaunbrecher

Elizabeth Ann Zaunbrecher, lovingly known as "Beth," ascended to her Heavenly home on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 30, 1982, in Cass City, Michigan, Beth was the cherished daughter of Robert and Debra Stevens Brinkman.

Beth graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a milestone that marked the beginning of her professional journey. With her entrepreneurial spirit, she successfully built a career in social media marketing, using her creativity and determination to empower others and their businesses.

Beth spent the first half of her life in Michigan before embarking on a new adventure in Tennessee. Her adventure began with her husband Gabriel visiting Michigan, and a stolen kiss, leading to a life of shared dreams and profound love. Only months later, Gabriel uprooted himself from Texas and moved to Michigan. Years later, convinced by love, she joined Gabriel, in the hills of Maury County to embrace a new chapter of life, tending to a family Vineyard. Together, they raised their children with boundless devotion, teaching them to appreciate the beauty of nature through camping, kayaking, and countless family adventures. They have found a strong and loving home, particularly in the Zion community where they have thrived.

Beth was a woman of remarkable strength and warmth. She had a motherly spirit that extended beyond her family, caring for everyone around her with unwavering compassion. Fiercely loyal, she was a ferocious advocate for her loved ones and a beacon of support for her community. Her nurturing heart also extended to her animals—chickens, dogs, cats, and countless other creatures—and to her breathtaking gardens, where she found peace and joy in tending to God’s creations.

An eternal learner, Beth loved reading and storytelling, her beautiful smile and humor lighting up any room she entered. Above all, her greatest joy was her family.

Beth faced life’s greatest challenges with extraordinary courage, including her battle with cancer. Beth refused to let the disease define her, maintaining her joy, humor, and love for her family and friends through even the toughest days. She was a beacon of strength and resilience, inspiring everyone around her with her unwavering faith and positivity.

Her legacy is one of love, family, laughter, and faith—a life lived fully, with open arms and an open heart. Beth’s presence will be deeply missed, but her light will continue to shine through the lives she touched.

Beth is survived by her devoted husband: Gabriel Zaunbrecher; 3 wonderful boys: Jaxon Zaunbrecher, Waylon Zaunbrecher, and Canaan Zaunbrecher; parents: Robert and Debora Brinkman; grandmother: Betty Brinkman; siblings: Robert (Amy) Brinkman II, Matthew (Catherine) Brinkman, and Kimberly (Jeffrey) Costa; and beloved nieces and nephews: Benjamin, Steven, Kevin, and Wynter Brinkman, Addison and Charlotte Costa.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Zion Presbyterian Church on December 15, 2024, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and services beginning at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive and visit with friends on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Williams Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family with arrangements.