Brenda Hanlon Obituary
We bid farewell to Brenda Hanlon (Benton, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 8, 2025 at the age of 67. Brenda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Brenda may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Brenda touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ann Ruth (Scott) and Kenneth Gilmore; and her brother Glenn. She is survived by: her daughters, Shannon, Nicole and Maria; and her siblings, Kenneth Gilmore and Kathy Papamatheakis. She is also survived by eight beautiful grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider making a donation in the local area to The Survivor Empowerment Center (Carbondale).
