Brenda Darlene Allen

on May 18, 1955, in Paris, Illinois.

Brenda lived a life rooted in love, strength, and deep devotion to her family. She was known for

being stubborn and sassy, with a big heart that could never turn away someone in need. Brenda

loved hard and would help anyone, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Robert Reeley; her mother, Beverly Jean Verlinde;

her father, Robert Lloyd Reeley; her stepfather, Charles Verlinde; and her sister, Kathryn Bell.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Herman Edward Allen Jr.; her brother, Robert Lloyd

Reeley (Duane Anderson); her daughter, Keri Mae Henson (Jason Henson); and her cherished

grandchildren, Tate E. Newcomb (Madison Newcomb), Haylee M. Newcomb, Haley L. Henson,

Kassandra E. Henson, Jaysun R. Reeley, Jinete A. Reeley, and Caleb D. Bogart. She is also

survived by a great many friends whom she considered family.

She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Wesley C. Kolle, Murphy C. Kolle, and Kolter W.

Kolle, who brought her great joy.

Brenda’s legacy lives on through the many lives she touched and the family she loved so deeply.

She loved fiercely, gave endlessly, and her spirit will live on in all who knew her.

Services will be announced at a later date.