Brenda Kay Townsend

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Runge Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Brenda was born on August 12, 1960, the daughter of William and Irene (Snodgrass) McDonnell in Clinton, IA. On May 4, 1985, she was united in marriage to Martin Townsend in Davenport, IA. She retired from Nestle Purina after many years of service.

Brenda was a warm and generous woman. She loved collecting figurines and riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle. More than anything she loved getting together for family parties and dinners.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Martin; brother, William McDonnell, III; and sisters, Tami McDonnell-Tank, Joy (Dave) Withers, and Connie (Mike) Williams; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dennis McDonnell; and sister, Rose McDonnell.