Brenda Burgess, 75, passed away in her home with her family by her side at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

Born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on Oct. 17, 1943, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (French) Dotson.

She graduated from Mishawaka High School with the class of 1962. On Oct. 30, 1965, in Mishawaka, Brenda became the bride of Robert Burgess. She worked as a purchasing agent for Miller Bearing in Bremen for many years. She was an avid bowler, and loved working in her yard and doing puzzles.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Bob, who shared almost 54 wonderful years with her; children: Lisa (Kevin) Dearman and Tim Burgess, both of Plymouth; siblings: Emily Bonnell, Mishawaka, Patricia Young, Rogersville, Tenn., and Phillip Dotson, Mishawaka.

She was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws.

Per Brenda’s request, family services will be held and she will be laid to rest in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.