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2025
Brenda Ann Burns Sims Denby, age 71, of Avon Park, Florida went to be
with the Lord on Saturday December 28, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. Brenda
was born on September 12, 1953, to her parents, Charles and Berneita
Burns (Sloop) in Emporia, Kansas. She was kind and generous and also
a well respected and appreciated member of her community in her career
as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She was a resident of Avon Park
and Fort Meade, and a member of the Baptist Faith.
Brenda is survived by her daughters; Jennifer Sims – Avon Park, FL,
Michelle Tickles (Ryan) – Riverview, FL, Cybil Lightsey (Clifford) – Ft.
Meade, FL, son; Aaron Sims (Staci) – Frostproof, FL, brother; Chuck
Burns, - Missouri, and nine grandchildren.
Brenda was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Memorial services will be held at Stepenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park,
on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with family receiving friends beginning
at noon.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
Online condolences may be left at
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
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Evelyn HopeJones
January 18, 2025
So sorry Brenda passed away. I miss talking to her on the phone very much. She was a very special niece. I Loved her so very much. Looking forward to seeing her in heaven. Maý the lord bless all of her family
Christa Fuller
January 13, 2025
I am so sad about this, Brenda was my cousin and she was such a positive and sweet influence in my life. I loved her dearly. All of you kids and grandkids are in my prayers. Wish I could be there but my heart will be.
Lisa (Sloop)Barger
January 4, 2025
Lots of love and hugs to you and your family.My father was Bill Sloop and I remember Brenda fondly
Sheila Sargent
January 3, 2025
Sorry we never met, but talked so many times on FB about God & Family. Became good friends.. You were a sweet lady. Prayer's with Family.
Denise and Mike Barickman
January 2, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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