BENBROOK, Brenda Lee (Kimzey) - b. February 23, 1953 - d. January 28, 2013

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Brenda Lee Benbrook, age 59, of Independence, Kansas, died January 28, 2013 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.  She was born February 23, 1953 in Independence, Kansas to Billy L. and Edra (Vestal) Kimzey.

She grew up in Independence, Kansas and attended school there.  Brenda worked at ACC in Independence, Kansas.  On December 17, 1979, Brenda married Randall L. Benbrook in Belton, Missouri.  The couple made their home in Pleasanton, Kansas.  Brenda was a homemaker and loved animals, crocheting, and helping with the grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Randall of Amoret, Missouri; one son, William "Doug" Benbrook of Amoret, Missouri; one daughter, Traci Lynn Benbrook of Amoret, Missouri; her mother, Edra Baldwin of Independence, Kansas; two brothers, Bill L. Kimzey and Bryant Kimzey, both of Independence, Kansas; one sister, Pamela A. Atikinson of Independence, Kansas; three grandchildren, Alanah Mae Middleton, Brent Jameson Benbrook, and Luke William Benbrook.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Potts Chapel, 122 S. Penn, Independence, Kansas.  Burial will follow in the Longton Cemetery in Longton, Kansas under the direction of the Potts Chapel.  Visitation hours will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Potts Chapel in Independence, Kansas.  The family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association, and contributions may be left with the funeral home.

(taken from the Potts Chapel website)