Lula Brinkman

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Lula Mae "Ponnie" Brinkman, 81, formerly of Perryville, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at Manor Grove Nursing Home in Kirkwood, Mo.

She was born May 28, 1926, at Lithium, Mo., daughter of Harold A. and Sophia Lorenz Graff. She and Loyd R. Brinkman were married July 6, 1947. He died March 25, 1997.

Before her marriage she was an assistant to the secretary of state in Jefferson City, Mo. She managed an Art Mart store in St. Louis many years. Brinkman had been a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and was a member of Glendale Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Richard Brinkman of Crestwood, Mo., Rex Brinkman of San Antonio; a daughter, Bebe Langston of Glendale, Mo.; two sisters, Nelda Brown of Crestwood, Mo., Abigail Hotop of Mexico, Mo.; a brother, Dennis Graff of Farmington, Mo.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bopp Funeral Chapel in Kirkwood.

A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Bopp Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Home Cemetery in Perryville.

Young and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.