MT. VERNON – Brenda Gale Stephenson, age 75, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Brenda was born on May 27, 1949, in Campbellsville, KY; the daughter of Elbert and Virginia (Rexroat) Compton. She married Haney “Joe” Stephenson on August 5, 1970, in Hickory Hills, and he survives in Mt. Vernon.
In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by her daughters, Penny Stephenson-Woolwine and husband Mark, of Champaign and Kelly Stephenson Peterman and husband Matthew, of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Stephenson Peterman, Mark Elliot Woolwine, and Kyle Woolwine; and brothers, Bobby Compton and wife Betty, Larry Compton, David Compton and Steve Compton.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Brenda was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. She was a homemaker, enjoyed sewing, cooking and being with her family. She had worked for Lockport Township High School, where she enjoyed her time as a lunch lady.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. A time to visit with the family will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and can be received at the church or at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.
