Born: July 23, 1952 - Deceased: October 4, 2023
Brenda L. Knuckles, nee Embry, 71, of Freeburg, IL, born Wednesday, July 23, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her residence in Edwardsville, IL.
Brenda was the retired owner of D & D Motors.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Donald E. Knuckles Sr.
- Daughter: Donna Knuckles
- Parents: Kenneth J. Embry Sr. and Margaret, nee Hampton, Embry
- Brothers
- Kenneth Embry Jr.
- Glendal “Gene” Elmore
Surviving are her:
- Daughter: Angela Knuckles (Tracey Snyder) of Edwardsville, IL
- Son
- Brothers
- Tommy Elmore of Springdale, AR
- Ronald Embry of St. Louis, MO
- Richard Embry of AZ
- Sisters
- Melinda Embry of Jonesburg, MO
- Victoria Madergel of CA
- Granddaughter: Taryne (Robert) Burns of Mascoutah, IL
- Other grandchildren
- Great grandchildren
- Eleanor Burns
- Leighton Burns
- one due in December
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to: Taryne Kid’s Education Fund c/o Taryne Burns.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating. Entombment will follow at Green Mount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
7 Comments
My sincere condolences
I remember lots of good times with Brenda when we were children. We were cousins and we stayed with their family when we first moved to California back in the 50’s. We lost track of each other for many years with everyone moving around and getting married, name changes, etc. I connected with her again a couple of years ago. We talked about what had been going on in each others lives and she wanted to plan a family reunion in Vegas or Reno since a good deal of the cousins were still here in California. Unfortunately that never happened because she got ill again. It would have been a memorable occasion for all of us. She will be missed by all those who loved her.
My dear sister in law but really my sis who we have know each since 1976 and then I married your brother in Feb 1988. You were a best friend/sister and a great inspiration to me. I will forever miss you and I am so thankful for all our great memories. Thank you for loving my daughter like one of your own just like I love Angie as a niece and daughter. It si hard to believe you are really gone. I was blessed to be with you in your final days and hours it was a true honor and blessing to be with you and the family during this sad hours. I know if the situation would of been my last moments you would of held my hand to the last moment too. Sis Love you forever. Rest in Peace.
A very special lady that we will hold close to our hearts. Love you forever MT sweet Brenda. Rhonda & Mike Gibson
Brenda was such a joy to be around. Her sweet laugh and fun ways! It was an honor to have known her….
Forever in Our Hearts.
Bryan & Sandy
You may be gone but not forgotten. I will miss you Brenda
Brenda was a great person.She knew the Lord.He was always with her,even in the darkest time in her life.I am Debby Rogers Clubb.I was close to Brenda,her and I loved each other.She was 3 years older than I .Up to a month ago we were talking.I knew it was close to her time.I will hold all memories of her and her family close to my heart ❤️.Brenda your not sick anymore. God bless her family today ,turn their sadness into joy ,of remembering her life on this Earth,And what she meant to each one of us.Brenda,rest in peace my 💕 love.