Brenda K. Branstetter

Brenda K. Branstetter obituary

Brenda K. Branstetter

Brenda Branstetter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips Funeral Home on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Brenda K. Branstetter, 70, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her home in Eldon, Missouri. She was born February 11, 1955 in Vienna, Missouri the daughter of the late Ira Harm and Verna Lucille (Witt) Rains.

Survivors include,

Children, Troy Branstetter (Trenady); Mindy Robison (Travis); Stephanie Tomblinson (Terry)

Grandchildren, Rylee Robison (Madison); Tate Witzman; Danica Witzman; Jordan Branstetter; Brayleigh Tomblinson; Kennedi Tomblinson; Ayla Kampeter; Braeden George-Weeces (Alexandria); Keeghan George-Weeces; Gracie George

Great-Grandchildren, Lainey Robison and Paislee George-Weeces

Sisters, Catherine Hahn of Jefferson City, MO; Wanda DeGraffenreid of Eldon, MO and Angie Rogers (Jeff) of Eldon, MO

Brothers, Wesley Rains (Jan) of AL and Norman Rains (Mary) of Henley, MO

Four sisters, Helen Kiser, Arta Jean Stiles, Imogene Rains and Ella Mae Cotton preceded her in death.

Brenda was employed at the Eldon School as a Para for twenty-four years. She enjoyed the ocean, the Gameshow Network, diamond art and drawing. Her greatest love was her kids, grandkids and her students.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO with the Service beginning at 12:00 PM with Pastor J. D. Montgomery officiating. Private Family Interment will be held at the Eldon City Cemetery.

Memorials in her name are suggested to Hospice Compassus.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.

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