Linda Brinkman Obituary
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Linda May Brinkman was born November 29, 1950, in Washington, Missouri to the late Elmer and Priscilla (Starks) Hendrix. She grew up in the Brush Creek and Lonedell area and attended Saint Clair High School. Linda enjoyed painting, making greeting cards, and scrapbooking. She especially loved working at her niece Lisa's scrapbook store, Memories To Treasure.
Linda always cherished time with family, especially during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. She will be remembered for her creativity, warmth, and the joy she brought to those around her.
Linda is survived by her sons: Michael Grimminger of Sullivan, MO and Elmer Grimminger of House Springs, MO; siblings: Mark Hendrix and wife Karlyn of Sullivan, Lois Figge and significant other, Tim Whitford of Lonedell, MO and Shirley Thurmond of Sullivan; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Brinkman; her parents, Elmer and Priscilla Hendrix; and a brother, Jimmy Leroy Hendrix.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Friends may send their online condolences to Linda's family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com
All arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan.
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