Brenda Vian

Brenda (Russell Thompson Howard) Vian, 68 of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Born on September 04, 1956, in Huntingburg, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Eunice and Hobert Russell.

Brenda was the most amazing, beautiful kind soul. She always had her hand out for everyone. She had a heart of gold. Put herself above everyone else. She loved to storm chase, spending time with her family and friends. Spending time outside, working on her yard, sitting by the bonfires, loved mowing her yard, planting all her flowers, watching all the wildlife outside, loved to make others laugh, loved all her fur kids. She was such a beautiful person, mom, wife, aunt, grandma and sister. She loved her family and friends so much, always lifting others up. Her smile and laugh was so contagious.

She was called mom by so many and a mom to many. She will be forever missed and loved by so many. She gained her beautiful wings and walked through those pearly white gates of heaven.

Brenda is survived by 3 daughter's, Malisa Kegg Francisco, Heather (Greg) Mark, Marion, Ginger Flore, Michigan. Her husband Steve Vian, Petersburg IN. Brother Allen (Whitey) Linda Russell, (Sissy) Claypool, Sister Linda Eades, Wabash. Brother (late) Gerald (Cheryl) Russell. She also was loved by 8 grand kids, Kira (Dane), Seydel, Michael Kegg lll, Brittney (Dr. Colton) Johnson, Courtney (Kinishia) Smith, Kelsey (Jaylen) Smith, Mykayla (Jay) Marshall, Johnathon Minock, the late Samantha. She was also loved by 6 great grand kids, Kathleen, Eelyjah, Kaizer, Jazzlyn, Ja'Nyla, and Jameson Cash.

She loved all her nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, the whole family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eunice and Hobert Russell, late husband John G Thompson Jr., late husband Jace Howard, Brother Gerald Russell, best-friend Nina Brock, granddaughter Samantha, her grandma Lucille Lee.

Arrangements of celebration of life will be held at late date.