She was born on September 4, 1953, in Terre Haute to William and Dorothy (Davis) Fields.
Brenda is survived by her sons, Ed (Kathy) Bailey, Jr. and Joshua (Kathy Niccum) Bailey; granddaughter, Madison Bailey; step-grandchildren, James Wilkey, Jeremy Wilkey, Jubilee Wilkey, Halee Tolbert, and Bryce Tolbert; sisters, Judy Bailey, Mary Hetterscheidt, and Peggy Bailey; brother, Billy Fields; former husband, Edward Bailey, Sr.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Brenda worked for many years in the dietary department at Union Hospital. Her favorite season was summer and she enjoyed spending time in the sunshine. Brenda liked animals and found comfort from Lucy, Cleetus, and Butter, her granddogs. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. A devoted mother, her sons were the light of her life.