Brenda Lee Mitchell

Brenda Lee Mitchell, age 67, of Benton, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her home.

Brenda was born on June 30, 1955, in Chicago Heights, IL, the daughter of Lindell Riley Gibbs and Ruth (Underwood) Gibbs.

She was a retired supervisor, having last worked at Triple E BBQ of West Frankfort. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2898 of Benton, IL.

Brenda enjoyed singing karaoke, playing BINGO, and playing the slot machines. Most of all she enjoyed her cats, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are two children: Danny Maxwell and wife Jessica of Christopher, IL, Tiffany Chaffin and husband Harry of Benton; step-children: Dwayne Reed and wife Laura of Tennessee, Cathy Vega and husband Rick of Michigan; grandchildren: Danielle Melvin, Bryson Chullen, Hailey Motsinger, Breana Chaffin, Alexis Chaffin, Kyle Williams, Bethany Royston, Dylan Engelke, Isaiah Reed; two sisters: Ann Gibbs and Debbie Gibbs, both of Benton; her ex-husband and companion Randall Mitchell of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Billy Maxwell; a sister Bertha Presutti; and five brothers: Leroy Gibbs, Larry Gibbs, Richard Gibbs, John Gibbs, and Lawrence Gibbs.

Brenda’s wishes are to be cremated.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Brenda, to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry; and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.

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