Brenda Joyce Howard, age 76, passed away on December 17, 2016. Loving mom of Russell (Elizabeth), Darren (Joan), and Richard; Caring grandma of Daniel, Ryan, Christopher, Kimberly (Peyton), Patrick (Maggie), Taylor, and Jacob; Beloved great-grandma of Lianna and Evelyn. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Letha, and her husband of 41 years, Jerry. Memorial Visitation will be on Wednesday, 12/21, from 3-8 PM at Cypress Funeral Home, 1698 N Bloomingdale Rd., Glendale Heights, IL 60139. Memorial Service will take place also at the Funeral Home, that night, at 7 PM. Please call (630)653-7666 for more information.