Brenda Sue Fisher, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 13, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
Brenda was born June 22, 1942, in Paducah, Ky., to James L. and Martha Sue (Stubblefield) Batts. They moved to Bloomington, IL, when she was a young girl.
A 1960 graduate of Bloomington (IL) High School, Brenda studied art at Illinois State University at Bloomington. She later became an administrator for the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, where she worked for more than 10 years.
On July 7, 1978, Brenda married David W. Fisher at First Christian Church at Bloomington, of which she was a lifelong member. They shared 31 happy years together.
As the wife of an airman, Brenda worked for the USAF Base Exchange in various capacities, including that of purchasing manager, at both Grand Forks (ND) Air Force Base and Grissom Air Force Base at Peru, IN.
In 1994, they relocated to Ocean Springs, MS. There, Brenda served as the costume manager for the Beau Rivage Casino at Biloxi. They enjoyed many years living near the beach and made many wonderful friendships. However, in 2001, they moved back to Indiana to be closer to family.
She is survived by her husband, David; a son, Eric (Amy) McKenzie, of McCordsville; a daughter, Brandy Fisher, of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Ethan McKenzie and Jake McKenzie, of McCordsville, and Dakota Sue Fisher, of Indianapolis; and cousins, Glenn Stubblefield, of LeRoy, IL, and Ann (Larry) Walker, of Colorado Springs, CO.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved grandmother, Jewell Stubblefield.
Brenda was happiest when she could cook a large meal for her extended family and the many friends she made throughout her life. She was an avid gardener and a very talented artist. Many of her pieces of work adorn the homes of family and friends. She had a keen sense of humor and an infectious laugh.
A memorial will be held July 20, at the Harry W. Moore Family Mortuary in Indianapolis. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society.
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The following were written by classmates for our 50th Reunion Booklet. Led by a dedicated team of local classmates, the project was titled:
"BHS CLASS OF '60 FOOTPRINTS"
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1959 Bren wrote in my yearbook, "Professor, I canʼt say knowing you has been fun or even enjoyable, but itʼs been different to say the least, see you next year I hope!”
In 1960 Brenda wrote, "Dearest Morey, I have really enjoyed knowing you. Iʼm looking forward to all our fun weʼre going to have this summer. Boy, what a party! Weʼre going to have tomorrow night. Iʼm really looking forward to it. I hope everything goes okay. I hope you have the very best of everything throughout your coming life. Your friend always, Brenda.”
We both had the loves of our life at the time, but we spent a lot of time together at Brenʼs home with her mother, Sue, dad Jim, and her wonderful grandmother “Gram.” The year went fast and come graduation day, Bren and I decided to spend it at the municipal pool. Oh and did we--all day, graduation night I picked up Bren and we were the lobster twins. The cap & gown were pure misery, and every step hurt. But the four of us had an all night party at Brendaʼs on the living room floor with Gram looking after us till dawn.
Although we had not been in touch for many years, Brenda was never far from my thoughts and I had the pleasure of meeting her grown son. Rest well my beloved friend for we will meet again.
(Morey Barekman)