Mrs. Brenda Kay Lingle

September 11, 1952 - February 7, 2022

Brenda Kay Lingle, age 69 years, a resident of rural Lick Creek, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:47 A.M. at her residence. Brenda was born September 11, 1952 in New Burnside, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charlie & Thelma (Boren) Atherton. On May 21, 1977, she married Lloyd Lingle in Murphysboro, IL. Brenda is survived by: her Husband – Lloyd Lingle of rural Lick Creek, son Derick & Tana Cummins of Dongola, IL., son Darin Cummins of French Lick, IN., step son Christopher Lloyd & Laura Lingle of Chester, IL., step daughter Stephanie & Cory Schicker of Chester, IL., 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by: 2 brothers – Donnie & Delbert Atherton, 2 sisters – Cheryl Howell & Phyllis Tellor, grand daughter – Amanda Lingle. Brenda was a graduate of Vienna High School, Class of 1970. She also attended Shawnee Community College and Graduated in 1987 from SIUC with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education. Until her retirement, she worked for Dongola Elementary School as a Special Education Teacher. Brenda enjoyed gardening, but her biggest love of all was being a grandmother. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, February 11, 2022, at 3 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor Ivan Ryan will officiate. Burial will be in the Wise-Robinson Cemetery, north of Ozark, Visitation will be conducted Friday afternoon from 1 PM – 3 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wise-Robinson Cemetery, 1255 Ozark Road, Ozark, Illinois 62972