Brenda M. Roberts

Brenda M. Roberts, 73, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1952, in Mississippi to the late Earl and Margaret Simington. Brenda dedicated over 30 years of her life working at Bourbonnais Terrace, where she was deeply loved by both residents and coworkers. She had a vibrant spirit and found joy in dancing, smiling, and simply having fun. Brenda cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her immense happiness. She was also known as a wonderful cook and took great pride in preparing meals for her loved ones. A woman of faith, Brenda was Catholic and loved the Lord. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Roderick and Rachel Price; Rashad Price of Bradley, Illinois; and Kaya and Rodney Terrell of Kankakee, Illinois. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brenda is further survived by her siblings: Gregory and Vindia Simington of Kankakee, Illinois; Zachary and Joyce Simington of Bourbonnais, Illinois; Eula Simington of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Larry and Irma Simington of Bolingbrook, Illinois; Theodore “Boomer” and Maggie Simington of Minnesota; and Charles “Chuck” and DeeDee Simington of Kankakee, Illinois. She will be dearly missed by her close friends Marsha Terrell, Gladys Butler, and Equella Buckhanon, as well as her beloved goddaughter, Kadijah Taylor. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Oreon Roberts; her son, Frederick Price; her brothers, Bobby Simington and Earl Simington Jr.; and her sister, Marie Simington. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. A repass will immediately follow the services at 132 N. Monroe, Bradley, Illinois, 60915. Private burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at a later date.