Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Brenda Johnson

Feb 3rd, 1962 - Dec 21st, 2020

   Brenda Sue Johnson, age 58, of Dix, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, December 21, 2020, at her home.

   She was born February 3, 1962, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Benny L. and Margaret A. (Dow) Johnson. 

   Brenda worked as a waitress for several years right after High School.  She later worked for NAL and then as a forklift driver for Walgreens in Mt. Vernon.  She enjoyed time spent traveling, collecting antiques, and going to rummage sales where she was always finding good deals.  Her children were her world and she always looked forward to spending time with family and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren.  She was always the life of the party and full of energy and will be remembered for her spunky personality.

   She is survived by 3 daughters: Tabitha Steward of Mt. Vernon, Cassidy Steward of Flora, and Brittany Steward of Keenes; 3 granddaughters: Lily, Abigail, and Madilyn; 1 grandson: Lukas; mother: Margaret Eubanks of Flora; sister: Kathy (Ronald) Jennings; stepbrother: Michael (Joanna) Eubanks; half-brother: Ryan (Nikki) Lampert; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

   She was preceded in death by her father: Benny Johnson; maternal grandparents: Roscoe and Waif Dow; paternal grandparents: Bruce and Bernice Johnson; stepfather: Roy Eubanks; and a stepbrother: Richie Eubanks.

   A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia.  Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com