July 18, 1958 – May 09, 2025
Brenda Sue Brown, age 66, of Prescott, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Brenda was born July 18, 1958, in Fort Scott to Lester and Pearline Thurston. On June 30,she would have celebrated 47 years of marriage to her devoted husband, Rex Brown. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family.
She is survived by her two children, Jason Brown (Nicole) and Katie Hueston (Kenny); her four grandchildren, Maddie Brown, Curtis Brown, Carlie Brown, and Macie Hueston; and two great- grandsons, Dawson and Liam Sterling. Brenda is also survived by her siblings Gary “Red” Thurston, Shirley “Shan” Goltra, Randy “Billy” Thurston, and David “Ernie” Thurston, in addition
tomany nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Kim Shutters; and her nephew, Larry Shirley.
Brenda was a commercial loan underwriter at Key Bank in Kansas City for most of her career in Kansas City before returning to Fort Scott and working at Key Industries for the past 8 years, where she was planning to retire soon. She and Rex were also the proud owners of Fox Run Bar in Fulton, Kansas for over two decades, a place where Brenda made lifelong friendships and
welcomed everyone with warmth and wit. She worked harder than anyone and loved even harder.
Outside of work, Brenda loved fishing, traveling, slot machines, houseplants, antiques, and dancing. Most of all though, she treasured and enjoyed time with her family.
Brenda’s red hair matched her personality to a T—feisty, bold, and stubborn, with a fire in her that ran deep. She could argue with the best of them and never got tired of being right. She was the fun mom who doubled as a bestfriend—keeping her kids close, safe, and laughing—while never wavering in raising them right. She taught by example that good people come from all walks of life and that kindness matters. She was known to have a good time, regardless of the situation, and could make the most of any circumstance. Her laugh, her sass, and her fun-loving personality will be deeply missed by many.
There was cremation. Pastor Matthew Hunt will conduct memorial services at 10:00 AM Friday, May 16th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will receive friends from5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening the 15th at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO
Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online atcheneywitt.com.
