Brenda J. Varela, 70, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Kankakee, IL, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in Stanford, KY. She was born on November 3, 1950, in Harlen, KY, the daughter of William and Mable Smith Howington.
She is survived by her special friend; John Wainscott. Five children; Eddie Howington and Tammy Straight, Melinda Gabrisko, Misty Gaytan and Rebecca Coran, Bobbie and Jaeson Munyon, and Armando Varela Jr. and Cha’rell Perzichilli. Her siblings: Judy Young, Joann Corsmeier, Carolyn Muse, Barbara Williams and Roy Howington. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren; Jordan, Brittany, Cody, Corey, Bianca, Whitney, Oliver, Brycen, Blake, Jacob, Mikayla, Hannah, Kaylen and Selenna and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren; Devin and Dillon.
She worked in the field of healthcare. Brenda was known for her spontaneous road trips, shopping at garage sales and enjoyed watching horror movies.
Cremation rites have been accorded.