Cindy Brinkmeier, 81, passed away on November 5, 2026 in Gassville, Arkansas. Cindy was born on September 23, 1945 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Johnnie and Opal (McCarrol) Anderson. She married Robert Brinkmeier on April 1, 1969 in Rockton, Illinois. She owned and operated the Chuck Wagon Restaurant in Rock City, Illinois. As an EMT, Cindy was a founding member of the Tri-District Ambulance Service in Illinois. In 2004 she moved to Arkansas where she owned the Sweet Shop in Gassville. She was a member of Twin Lakes Baptist Church. She was a renowned baker. She loved to cook, travel, and garden. Cindy especially loved spending time with her family and Civil War history.

Cindy is survived by her sons, Terry (Mary) Brinkmeier of Cedarville, IL, John (Betty) Brinkmeier of Mountain Home, AR, Mike (Bernie) Brinkmeier of Mountain Home, AR, and Dana (Becky) Brinkmeier of Rockford, IL; brother, Troy (Wayne) Anderson of Mountain Home, AR; grandchildren, Amy, Ashley, Erica, Matthew, Jessica, Alicia, Derrick, Kelly, Benjamin, Meagan, Mckayla, Danielle, Joshua, and Cori; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Johnnie Anderson; husband, Robert Brinkmeier; and two brothers, Gary Anderson and Dewayne Anderson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Promise Land Bible Church. Family and Friends will gather for food and fellowship following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements are being handled by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 600 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.