Brenda S. Tinsley Obituary
The passing of Brenda S. Tinsley (Centralia, Illinois) occurred on September 28, 2026. Brenda, born on August 11, 1944, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Brenda S. Tinsley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ray Dempsey and Marjorie Dempsey (Rice); her grandson Dr. Bradley Brown; and her sister Barb Thurman (Bill). She is survived by: her husband Steven Tinsley of Centralia; her children, Pam Brown (David) of Bethalto, Debbie Hammond (Mike) of Chatham, Tony Massaro of Centralia and Danny Massaro (Sam) of Carlyle; her grandchildren, Anthony Massaro (Bri), Dr. Jennifer Brown (Steve Parker) of Virginia Beach, Kelsie Hammond of Chicago, Chase Hammond of Chatham, Bri Massaro of Centralia and Lian Massaro of Carlyle; her great grandchild Blaikley Massaro; and her sister Phyllis Branch (Doug) of Centralia.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home (235 N Sycamore St, Centralia, IL 62801). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Six Lemons, and will be graciously accepted by Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home, located at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801.
