Brenda Bush

January 31, 1955 – April 30, 2025

Brenda Bush was indescribably important to so many people. There could never be enough words to capture her spirit and what she gave to the world. At her core, she was a faithful sister, a loyal friend, and dedicated mother. Without warning, Brenda left us on April 30, 2025, after suffering a heart attack.

Brenda Sue Patridge was born to Lois Helen Headlee and Oran “Boone” Partridge, Jr. in Clay City, Illinois, a place that always held a special place in her heart. Susie, as Brenda was called in her childhood, was the second youngest of four: Sherry (Phillips) was the oldest, Larry was next, with Russ rounding out the quartet.

In 1960, when Brenda was only 5, her father died in a plane crash. The tragedy brought the family closer. Sherry an

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