In Memory

Brenda K. Burgess - Class Of 1974

Brenda K. Burgess

Brenda K. Burgess, 65, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her residence. Brenda was born on January 22, 1956 in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Harold Burgess and Norma (Bateman).

God called Brenda home to rest on a beautiful Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family Michelle and Summer and life partner Mark. Brenda managed the family business, the Lakeside RV Park and Bait shop, for many years. She also worked for Ameren CIPS for 29 years as a meter reader/patrolman. Brenda was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed traveling and had made multiple trips to hunt large game in Canada. Brenda was a member and former secretary of the Buffalo Trace Muzzleloaders Club.

She took pleasure in reading and listening to audio books as well as watching TV, especially crime investigation shows and Animal Planet. Brenda especially loved attending her Granddaughter Summer's plays and musicals, Summer was her pride and joy. Brenda loved her cats dearly; Bear, Alley, and Gizzy. She also enjoyed feeding the birds, squirrels, and deer that surrounded her property daily.

Brenda had battled brain cancer since 2017 until her passing. She was a strong warrior and had a tremendous will to live. Her passion for life and her beautiful smile will be missed by all those that knew her.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Michelle Sanders of Olney; granddaughter, Summer Culpepper of Olney; life partner, Mark Cobble of Lerna, IL; brothers, Greg Burgess, Tony (Marcia) Burgess, and Brent Eskew.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service held at First Assembly of God Church in Olney. Pastor Paul Goss officiating. Interment at Crest Haven Memorial Park.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL