Brenda Sue Dirteater

Brenda Sue Dirteater was born on October 20, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Leon Dirteater Sr. and Nannie (Christie) Dirteater. She passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 67, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, laughter, and love.

Brenda was a woman with a quiet nature, a little sass, and a laugh that could light up an entire room. While she may not have always been the loudest person in the room, she had a special way of drawing people toward her. Those who knew her best understood that beneath her gentle demeanor was a wonderful sense of humor and a personality that made her impossible not to love. Brenda found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed a good game of bingo, going out to eat, getting lost in a good book, and settling in to watch her favorite westerns. But nothing brought her greater happiness than time spent with the people she loved. Family gatherings were especially dear to her heart, and she treasured every opportunity to be surrounded by familiar faces, shared stories, and laughter.

Above all, Brenda treasured her children and the love of her family. She wished nothing but good health, peace, and happiness for those she held dear. In her later years, she grew closer to God, finding comfort and strength in reading her Bible. Her faith and the love she carried for others were a beautiful reflection of her kind and caring heart.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Dirteater Sr. and Nannie (Christie) Dirteater; her brothers, Curtis Dirteater and Archie Dirteater; her sisters, Mary Jo Hammons and Donna Kay Dirteater; her nephew, Billy "Bozo" Davis; and her sister-in-law, Terri Ann Dirteater.

She leaves behind her loving children, Randall Sanders of Tahlequah, Crystal Sanders of Eldon, Stacy Dirteater Holcomb of Tahlequah, and Mollie Bales of Shawnee, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her brothers, Leon Dirteater Jr. and Randy Dirteater, both of Tahlequah; her sisters, Linda Faye Stacy and husband Bill of Tahlequah, and Jane Dirteater of Tahlequah; sister-in-law Ruby Dirteater, and her special niece, Faye Lynn Ketcher and husband Jeremy of Tahlequah. Brenda also leaves behind her 14 grandchildren, James, Andre, Abby, Chelsye, Taylor, Noah, Raylyn, Ethan, Jaxson, Nova, Quinton, Justin, Lance, and Preston; two great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

Brenda's life was a reminder that happiness is often found in the simplest things: a good laugh, a familiar face, a gathering of family, and the peace of knowing you are loved. She wished good health, peace, and joy for everyone around her. May those same blessings now surround the family and friends who will miss her most.