Brenda Vian, 68, Petersburg

Brenda (Russell, Thompson, Howard)) Vian, 68, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Born on September 04, 1956, in Huntingburg, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Eunice and Hobert Russell.

Brenda was the most amazing, beautiful, kind soul. She always had her hand out to everyone. She had a heart of gold–putting others above herself.

She loved to storm chase and spend time with her family and friends. She loved spending time outside, working on her yard, sitting by the bonfires, mowing her yard, planting all her flowers, watching all the wildlife outside, making others laugh, loved all her fur kids.

She was such a beautiful person—a mom, wife, aunt, grandma and sister. She loved her family and friends so much and was always lifting others up. Her smile and laugh were contagious.

She was called mom by so many and a mom to many. She will be forever missed and loved by so many. She gained her beautiful wings and walked through those pearly white gates of heaven.

Brenda is survived by three daughters, Malisa Kegg of Francisco, Heather (Greg) Mark of Marion, and Ginger Flore of Michigan; her husband Steve Vian of Petersburg; brother, Allen (Whitey) Linda Russell, (Sissy) of Claypool; sister, Linda Eades of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Kira (Dane), Seydel, Michael Kegg lll, Brittney (Dr. Colton) Johnson, Courtney (Kinishia) Smith, Kelsey (Jaylen) Smith, Mykayle (Jay) Marshall, and Johnathon Minock. She was also loved by six great-grandchildren, Kathleen, Eelyjah, Kaizer, Jazzlyn, Ja’Nyla, and Jameson.

She loved all her nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, the whole family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eunice and Hobert Russell; late husband, John G Thompson Jr.; late husband, Jace Howard; brother, Gerald Russell; best friend, Nina Brock; granddaughter, Samantha; her grandma, Lucille Lee.

Arrangements of celebration of life will be held at late date.