Brenda L. (Jackson) Brown

Brenda L. (Jackson) Brown, 74, of Peru, passed away peacefully at 4:36am on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at home surrounded by her husband and children.

She was born in Peru, Indiana on November 19, 1946 to Raymond and Frances (Johnson) Jackson.  She was a graduate of Southwood High School.  Brenda married Sam E. Brown on May 3, 1975.  She retired from Rent-a-Trailer in 2020 as an office manager for over 20 years.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren while attending their activities and sports.

She is survived by her husband, Sam, Peru; two sons, Jason (Sarah) Brown, LaPorte and Justin (Autumn) Brown, Indianapolis; a daughter, Kari (Zach) Whann, Peru; two step-sons, Bill Brown, Paoli and Ray (Sheila) Brown, Bloomington; eight grandchildren:  Allison, Madelyn, and Makenzie Brown; Maddux and Myla Brown; and Kaci, Kody, and Kamren Whann; seven step-grandchildren: Oliva (Simon) Alfrey: Noah (Shelby) Greer; Kirsta (Cody) Davis; Alexys Tittle; Corbin Brown; Dakota Brown; and Katrina Brown; one step-great grandchild, Calvin Alfree; a brother, Eddie (Kathy) Jackson, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by a sister, Treva Fagan.

A visitation will be held at Flowers-Leedy Allen Funeral Home at 105 West Third Street, Peru on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Visitation will be held from 11am - 2pm with funeral services beginning at 2pm, with Pastor Jeff Tinney officiating.  Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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