Cynthia Dinkler

Cynthia Dinkler obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Cynthia Dinkler

Cynthia Dinkler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strickland & Family Cremations & Funeral Services on Oct. 1, 2025.

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With Deep Sorrow we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann Dinkler ( Key ) of Virginia Beach, Virginia who peacefully after a long battle of illness departured this world on August 18, 2025 at the age of 66 in her home with Some of her family by her side.
Cynthia was Born on October 7, 1958 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Cynthia was preceded in death by Both her parents her Mother Janette Ruth Cole and her Father Bobby Grey Key and her Sister Renea Bowdoin.
Cynthia is Survived by her Former Husband and Father of their Children Robert Dinkler and Her two Children Her Daughter Krista Crandall and her Wife ( Eleanor Crandall ) and her Son Michael Dinkler and her Brother Bobby Key, and Sisters Robin Mills, and Marilyn Byrd along with many Nieces, Nephews, Cousin's, Etc
Cynthia moved to Virginia back in 1968 with her family she loved to do many different things like shoot pool, go to the water parks and loved nascar she Loved wolves and was a Avid Redskins fan.
Cynthia will be Dearly missed by all those that she loved with all her heart and by everyone who loved her.
I would like to send out a very special Thanks to my Aunt Patti and. Uncle Dave Askren, My Cousins Jenna Duncan, DJ Asken, and Amy Pittman- Shearon For All there help in Helping care for my Mom these past years.
Per Cynthia's Request She has been Crematated.
A Celebration of Life and Balloon Release will be held at a Date To be determined Soon We will try to update everyone when date is set...
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