Seattle’s Speech at the funeral

Hello for those who don’t know me, my name is Seattle. Many may know me as Mawmaw’s favorite! I mean I am the one who made you a grandma. I mean we can all agree I am the prettiest. Today we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Brenda Hults who touched the hearts of everyone she encountered with her kindness, humor, and unwavering love. There isn’t enough time in this world to tell you guys all the memories I have made with her. Everyone knows Mawmaw’s favorite thing was to support everyone and go to River City Pub and sing karaoke. She was always singing to music either at home or on road trips. I’ll never forget how she would bring her headphones and Ipod when we traveled to wrestling tournaments, and she would sing the entire time. She was my biggest supporter, and she loved watching me wrestle and no only cheering for me but others also. She loved watching her grandkids play sports and achieve their goals. She loved spending time with family and friends. She never forgot to call for a birthday or holiday. She always wanted to celebrate. She would always have wide open arms for anyone to come over an spend time at her house from all her adopted kids or adopted grandkids, so many people have stayed the night there I couldn’t name them all off.  Mawmaw you have taught me so much growing up and for that I am thankful. I have such an amazing guardian angel watching over me and I’m so happy to be able to have you watch over and protect me from the bad. I love you so much and yes, I miss you like crazy, but man am I glad to not see you in pain anymore. This is not goodbye. It’s a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and loving me. Thank you for all the memories that I will never forget but instead cherish forever.

Kim's Speech Part 2

She lived through a lot of battles, and she fought and came out ahead every single time. From breast cancer to a blood clotting disorder, to even breaking her neck when she went stomping off when my Dad made her mad. That woman never gave up. And I can assure you, she didn’t want to this time either. She didn’t want to leave us, and she gave it her all. She was stubborn and hardheaded like that, but in the end she was tired. We didn’t want to lose her, but we also wanted her to be at peace. And as hard as it is to let her go, we are grateful that her struggle is through.
This world will not be the same without her. But you all know she would be here yelling at us like toddlers telling us not to cry for her. She would want us to smile, and laugh, and tell all the stupid stories we had about each other. And that is what I ask all of you today. Celebrate her life, celebrate the memories that she gave each and every one of you, and remember her for all the good she did in this world. Because God knows no one will ever be as good as her.
I also wanted to mention my Dad. He sits here alongside Mom, ready to finally be laid to rest with her. Though he’s been gone for seven years, we still miss him every day. May they both rest in peace together. Well as peaceful as he will let her. We all know he was waiting at the gates to fill her in on all his new stores and adventures. And as much as it drove her crazy, she missed him and those stories so much. We all do. So Dad take care of her for us.
And to all of you, from Kelly, Brian, Kirk, myself, and our families, thank you all for being here today, and for loving my mom as much as she loved all of you. Please keep a piece of her with you always and remember she’s watching over us. Her fight in this life is done, but she will be waiting with open arms in the next. We love you all and we will get through this together, like we always do. Right Mom? Thank you all so much.

Kim’s speech at funeral Part 1 

She was Mom and Mama to us, and Mawmaw to our kids. She was our sister, our aunt, our cousin, and everyone’s mom, no matter what your age was. And most of all, she was a friend to everyone. She always had a smile, a hug, and a kind word for everyone. She never met a stranger, and everyone loved her. She was a special kind of lady, and God won’t ever make another like her. 
Mom loved so many things, including Karaoke, which she sang every Friday night at River City Pub, which was just down the street from her house. That bar, and all her friends there, were her second family. And we are so thankful that she had them all in her life. And when she wasn’t there, she had those headphones in, or the TV set to music, and she would sing at home. She also loved reading and watching shows about animals, and of course Gilmore Girls which I swear she watched 27 times all the way through. 
Mom loved people. Sometimes to a fault, especially with our friends. As most of you know, she never met a stray kid that she didn’t take in. Growing up, there was always someone staying with us. Sometimes for a few days, sometimes for a few months, and a few times, just a little longer. She never turned anyone away when they needed a place, or a meal, or just a hug and some advice. And that same love of people extended to her tax clients, who were all her friends too. In her final days, she even worried about where they would go next year. Her heart was bigger than her brain, but we wouldn’t change a thing.
*see part 2

Aunt Brenda holds a special place in my heart. Our family times together, young and old, have always been amazing. News Year's, baby showers, weddings, and everything in between, big and small, all to celebrate our love as family. I cherish them all.

My prayers to the family of Brenda. She was an amazing women that I had the pleasure to meet an get to know. I will always think of her when I hear the song Crazy by patsy cline. One of her favorites to sing. Love you Brenda may you rest in peace

You all have our deepest condolences.  Brenda was a sweet soul who always had a smile on her face.  She will be deeply missed.  
Dan and Karen Kreienheder

OBITUARY

Brenda Hults

November 17, 1949 – August 20, 2024

Hoffmeister South County Chapel

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