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Brenda Sunderland

Aug 30th, 1966 - Nov 5th, 2014

Visitation:  11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Noon) on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment:  1 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville

 

   Brenda Sue Sunderland, age 48, of Flora, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

   She was born August 30, 1966 in Decatur, Illinois to Jimmy and Catherine (Krouse) Sunderland.  Brenda worked at Clay County Rehabilitation Center and was caring and compassionate towards others, never feeling limited by her disabilities.  She enjoyed collecting dolls and any kind of animal brought her joy.

   Brenda is survived by her parents: Jimmy and Bev Sunderland of Xenia; brother: Jimmy Sunderland Jr. of Springfield; sister: Cheryl Sunderland of Effingham; step-sister: Angela (Ray) Zinnen of Springfield; step-brother: Matthew (Becky) Johnson of Flora; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.  She will also be missed by her primary caregivers and friends at Quail Haven.  Brenda was preceded in death by her mother: Catherine Sunderland.

   A visitation and gathering of friends for Brenda Sunderland will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (Noon) on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  A committal service and interment will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 13th in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.  Friends and family are invited to meet at the cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to CILA and will be received at the funeral home.  To share a memory or extend a condolence to the family visit www.frankandbright.com.

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Betty Bryant

November 6th

We at CCR enjoyed Brenda soo much!!!She was always so considerate of others and loved to write letters when she could!!!We were so close to her and enjoyed her friendship!!!She was very fond of 1on1 talks!!!I cannot say enough about Brenda and her friendship!!She will ALWAYS have a place in our hearts!!!Saddly missed,but LOVINGLY remembered!!! Rest in Peace Bren in God's arms!!!!!

November 6th

It was a pleasure to know and care for Brenda over the past several years. She was a sweet girl with a kind spirit. She will be missed. My condolences to her family.

Cindy Valbert

November 6th

It was a pleasure to know and care for Brenda over the past several years. She was a sweet girl with a kind spirit. She will be missed. My condolences to her family.

Shawn Kirby

November 6th

I'm blessed so much that my path crossed with this sweetheart! I will hold my memories of her very near and dear to my heart. Rest in peace Brenda Sue....I know you are rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus as I type this! ♡

Paul Hill

November 6th

We will miss you. She was such a wonderful lady always asking about my family and how they were doing. God bless and prayers to all of her family.

Tim Hamell

November 6th

My sweet Brenda, you always made me smile....especially the silly things I would say to you that made laugh..........Bless you..........may God hold you in his arms, and remove all the pain and sorrow you have felt.....and make things so much better for you................now that you are home!

Steven Hunt

November 6th

Brenda was a wonderful person full of love and happiness. I enjoyed my time with her from Flora Manor and Quail Haven. She had a great sense of humor and I am honored to know her. I miss showing up at work at 11pm and hearing her yelling Steve can you put my hair in curlers! RIP Brenda you were loved and will be missed.

Lori A Kimmel

November 7th

I enjoyed knowing Brenda.........I recently moved back to the area she was so happy I was back..........Prayers to her family.........

Nanci Thompson

November 7th

So very sorry for you loss! She was a wonderful lady!

Karen Beck

November 7th

I will miss you terribly. But I will always have the little notes you wrote me. Brenda was such a Sweetheart. She always asked about my family and how our puppies were doing. RIP pretty lady, Brenda Sue.

Phylis Herald, RN

November 7th

I was blessed to get to know Brenda over the last few months. She was such a sweet lady with a beautiful smile. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Prayers for the family & all of us who cared for her. Quail Haven won't be the same without her.

Aunt Debbie

November 8th

I will always love you. may you rest in peace,lifeworks in mysterious ways.rest peacefully with mom,uncle dale, uncle gary,grandma krouse,grandpa krouse.,and little sister cindy.

Tara Lybarger

November 8th

I wish I had half the memory that Brenda was gifted with, she never forgot a phone number and nobody's birthday, I feel very lucky to of had her for a cousin. Rest in peace Brenda, I love you and will miss you very much and thank you for the love of bingo, and Kincaid Labor Day picnic and all the joy you brought to my life

Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Lorreta

November 8th

We will always love and miss you, Rest in peace

kortni johnson

November 12th

I will alway remember the days that me use to sing song together and drink are site mt. Dew I will miss u so much Brenda sue and i will keep your note and your memories close

Denise (Buzzard) Ward

November 14th

I fondly remember riding the school bus with Brenda - she was a sweet soul even then. Thinking of your family.

 

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