Brenda Faye Burlison

Brenda Faye Burlison, 70, of Bradley, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Brenda was born on July 24, 1955, in Kankakee, IL., the daughter of Olen and Phyllis (Butler) Burlison. Brenda was a pharmacy technician for 24 years and employed at Dixie Delite for 13 years before retiring. She was an active member of People’s Church in Bourbonnais. Brenda most of all cherished the time she spent with her family. Brenda is survived by her 2 daughters, Jessica (Rick) Ferguson, Courtney Leuellen; 2 sisters, Vickie (Vince) Fransisco, Linda Burlison; brother, Mark (Rhonda) Burlison;6 grandchildren, Dylan Wright, Luke Wright, Brodie Wright, Cooper Wright, Cody Denault, Eli Ferguson; 1 great grandchild, Malcolm Richard Wright; 4 nephews, Christopher Timm, David Timm, Sean Timm, Nathan Utter; 2 nieces, Stephanie Goodin, Victoria Burlison. She is preceded by her parents, Olen and Phyllis Burlison; brother, Roger Burlison; 2 nephews, Matthew Timm, Micah Fransisco. Burial services will be private. Please make memorials to Uplifted Care in Brenda’s honor. A special “Thank you” goes out to the staff at Riverside Medical Center ICU Department for the extra care and compassion they gave to Brenda while she was in the hospital.