Brenda Joan Pieron

Brenda Joan (King) Pieron age 58, of Centralia passed away Thursday, September 6 at her home. Brenda was born in St. Clair County on September 2, 1954, she was the daughter of Rufus Lawrence King and Velma Ernestine King. She married Joseph Loren Pieron on November 25, 1972 in Marissa and he survives in Centralia. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son Joseph Brandon Pieron and wife Michelle of Carlyle; and one daughter Kristen Leigh Halsey and husband Nathan of Clarksville, TN; one grandson Brenden Pieron; two granddaughters Ashton and Kamryn Pieron; one brother Rufus Lee King and wife Kim of Marissa; one sister-in-law Janice Renee Luecking of Murphysboro; her father-in-law Joseph J. Pieron of Murphysboro; one uncle Russel Chandler of North Pekin; cousins Beverly Krueger and husband Louis of Salem, and Carl G. King and wife Lisa of Sparta, Garry Chandler of North Pekin, and Cherly Chandler of North Pekin; several other cousins also surive; three nephews Adam King and wife Kari of Marissa, Alex Luecking and wife Samantha of Ziegler and Joshua King of Marissa; two nieces Nicole Griswold and husband Troy of Murphysboro, and Andrea Ratermann of St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents Rufus and Velma King; a sister E. Marie Wise; two uncles Clifford A. King and Ralph L. King; and her mother-in-law Edna Maxine Pieron. Brenda was employed with Kaskaskia College. Before her employment at Kaskaskia College she worked for Vassels Jewlery Company and at Jim Ford's Men's Wear. She was raised in Marissa and graduated from Marissa High School where she was active in the band and drama. She was a past director of the Demaree United Methodist Church Choir. She had been a consultant for Amera and a model at The Smart Shop. She also enjoyed her time delivering and singing telegrams. She was a member of Little Egypt Corvette Club, a member of Preceptor Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of Demaree United Methodist Church. Brenda Enjoyed gardening and antiques, collecting pink depression and traveling to various Bed and Breakfast’s. Brenda enjoyed spending time with family and most of all enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday September 10, 2012 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 11 at 10:30 AM at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Friends may call from 9:30 am-10:30 am on Tuesday morning before the service. Friends are asked to gather at the Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdell Funeral Home in Murphysboro at 3:00 PM for committal services. Visitation will be held at Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdell Funeral Home Chapel from 2:30 PM-3:00 PM. Donations can be made to Demaree United Methodist Church Choir Fund or the Little Egypt Corvertte Club Scholarship Fund. Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements where friends may inqure for more information. Online condolences can be left at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still Loved, still missed and very dear. -Unknown Author

Brenda Joan Pieron

September 2, 1954 - September 6, 2012