With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernice Elaine Brinkman of Caldwell, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernice Elaine left this world on June 23, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Herman G. Benn and Lillie Benn (Luedke); her husband Stanley Brinkman, Sr.; her son Stanley Brinkman Jr.; her daughter-in-law Kathy; her son Ricky Brinkman; her granddaughter Kathryn Brinkman; and her brother R. Lee Benn (Josephine).

She is survived by : her children, Sammy Brinkman (Carol) of Somerville, TX., Aldie Brinkman (Alice) of Lyons, TX., Randy Brinkman of Birch Community, TX. and Gina Engelmann (Dennis) of Caldwell, TX.; her daughters-in-law, Linda Brinkman of Somerville, TX. and Beatrus Brinkman of Bay City, TX.; and her sister Doris Supak (Bennie) of Deanville, TX.. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, two step grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren and 2 step great great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Strickland Funeral Home (545 8th St, Somerville, TX 77879). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass was held on Thursday, June 27th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Ann Catholic Church (333 Thornberry Dr, Somerville, TX 77879). A burial was held on Thursday, June 27th 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Oaklawn Cemetery (15984 TX-36, Somerville, TX 77879).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Hospice Brazos Valley, Oaklawn Cemetery Association or St. Ann's Catholic Church or charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
STRICKLAND FUNERAL HOME - CALDWELL