Palmara E. "Pam" Brinke

Palmara E. "Pam" Brinke obituary, Murphy, NC

Palmara E. "Pam" Brinke

Palmara Brinke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ivie Funeral Home (Home Office) - Murphy on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Palmara E. "Pam" Brinke, 100, of Murphy went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born in Phoenix, AZ to the late James and Helen Stewart Page. She lived in Homestead, FL before moving to Murphy in the late 1970's. Pam was a devoted Christian and served the Lord through her Mission work.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Norman "N.C." Brinke who died August 15, 1995; a son, Michael Charles Brinke; one sister, Betty Daley Corso; and a grandson, Michael Brandon Brinke.
Surviving is one son; Jerry Brinke and wife Karen of Murphy, NC: five grandchildren, Erik, Ian, and Jeremiah Brinke, and Terri and Norman Brinke; and a number of great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held and announced at a later date. Interment will be in Hanging Dog Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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