Brenda is survived by her husband, David Abbott of Harrisonville; her son, Jake Barnett of Overland Park; and her stepsons, Eric Abbott and Bradley Abbott of Garden City. She has one sister, Diana Colvard (husband Ed) of Sherwood, Arkansas. Her loving nieces, Jillian Pounders (husband Jason), children Dawson and Stella of Cabot, Arkansas; Monica Colvard of North Little Rock, Arkansas; and Hillary Box (husband Andrew), children Anabelle and Sophie of Cabot, Arkansas.
Her mother, Donna Brewer and father, Luther Brewer preceded her in death.
Brenda grew up in Drexel, Missouri and was a 1978 graduate of Drexel High School. She was a 4-year letterman on the Drexel Bobcats girls’ basketball team and won many awards.
An insurance professional since 1978, she most recently was office manager at Helms Insurance Agency in Garden City.
Brenda enjoyed tending her flowers, decorating for holidays, cheering on the Chiefs, and relaxing in her backyard with David, her family and friends.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation.
Family suggest contributions made be made to ASPCA or Harvesters Community Food Network. Please mail contributions to Dickey Funeral Home P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
