Brenda Gale Stephenson, age 75 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Brenda was born on May 27, 1949 in Campbellsville, KY the daughter of Elbert and Virginia (Rexroat) Compton. She married Haney "Joe" Stephenson on August 5, 1970 in Hickory Hills and he survives in Mt. Vernon.
In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by her daughters, Penny Stephenson-Woolwine and husband Mark of Champaign and Kelly Stephenson Peterman and husband Matthew of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Stephenson Peterman, Mark Elliot Woolwine, and Kyle Woolwine; and brothers, Bobby Compton and wife Betty, Larry Compton, David Compton and Steve Compton.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Brenda was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. She was a homemaker, enjoyed sewing, cooking and being with her family. She had worked for Lockport Township High School, where she enjoyed her time as a lunch lady.
A Memorial Service will

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