Brenda Shinkle Obituary
Brenda J. Shinkle, age 76, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ralph Shinkle; children, Richard Harrington, Sharon Lay (Fred), Bernie Wright (Daphne), (the late) John Wright, Michael Harrington and Becki Mullins (Randy); brother, Virgil Miller (Lola); 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Audrey, Violet, Jim, Duke, Tom, Gloria, Ruthie, Betty, Pat and Doris.
Visitation will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following day, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Holy Cross Church at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Mother of God Cemetery.
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