Brenda K. Gaither, 76, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:34 P.M. Wednesday September 8, 2021, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston.  She was born October 26, 1944, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Ronald D. Jordan and Crystal M. (McGrath) Jordan Irwin.   

She is survived by one daughter, Dawn (Daniel) Samet of Hoopeston, IL; two sisters, Leona York of Hoopeston, IL and Joyce Allen of Danville, IL; brother-in-law, Larry Mifflin of Shelbyville, IL; three grandchildren, William (Michelle) Samet, Theresa (Lane) Huls, and Elizabeth Samet; two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Emerson Huls; six nieces and nephews, Steve (Janine) York of Mesa, AZ, Teri (Gary) Warf of Louisville, KY, Donald (Nancy) York of Louisville, KY, Julie (John) Taylor of Naples, FL, Darrin (Annita) Lucas of Rankin, IL, and Christopher (Lisa) Lucas of Avon, IN; and wonderful friends, Lourdine Florek and Judi Pierce.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-sister, Mary Sue Mifflin; brothers-in-law, Sarge York and Drew Allen; great-grandson, Theodore Gene Huls; nephew, William Lucas; and special friends, Cathy Brown and Lois Cramer. 

Brenda worked as a dispatcher for the Hoopeston Police Department for 30 years until her retirement.  She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hoopeston.  She enjoyed visiting and having coffee time with her friends.  Brenda loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. 

Per her wishes, she will be cremated.  A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday September 16, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday September 17, 2021, at the funeral home with Gary Warf officiating.  No burial will be held. 

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice 200 N. Laird Lane, Watseka, IL 60970. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com