Brenda Sue Wilson
09/08/1942 - 09/16/2026
Brenda Sue Wilson, 84, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 16, 2026, just days after celebrating her 84th birthday. She was born September 8, 1942, in Taylor County, Kentucky, to Howard and Vernon Hovious, and lived most of her life in Campbellsville, with periods spent in Louisville, KY.
Above all else, Brenda's greatest role in life was that of mother, and later, "Grandma" or "Nana" to her five grandchildren. Family was the center of her world, and those who knew her best say she loved fiercely. She also cherished her large family throughout her life.
Brenda had a deep love for cooking for those she loved. She took pride in decorating her home for every season, and Christmas was her favorite time of year. She brought the same warmth and joy to that season that she brought to everything else in her life. She was an animal lover, and her shih tzus over the years, Kelsey, Tasha, and Makia, were cherished members of her family.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Wilson; her parents, Howard and Vernon Hovious; and four of her siblings; Pauline, Geraldine, David, and Daniel. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Dever McIntyre and Michelle Wotherspoon (Adam); her grandchildren, Mackenzie, Raven, Michael, Rylan, and Ava, who called her Grandma and Nana; and three surviving siblings; Lequita, Kathy, and Diane.
In keeping with her wishes, no public service will be held. Brenda will be laid to rest at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY, alongside her late husband, Gene.
Brenda hoped to be remembered simply for her joyful, unwavering love of her family, a legacy that lives on in her daughters and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Brenda's memory to the Taylor County Animal Shelter.
Condolences (3)
Carlotta Dever Daniel
I remember spending time with Aunt Brenda when we would visit Grandma and grandpa Dever’s farm. I will always remember her smile.
She was such a wonderful lady.
Mackenzie McIntyre
My grandma was my earliest best friend! We were almost birthday twins, with me being due on her birthday, which she loved the idea of. However, the two of us on one day would be too much to for everyone handle so I came a week later. I was so lucky to have her as my grandma. I spent so many long weekends and week-long stays at her house, both in Louisville and Campbellsville, often begging my mom not to come pick me up…even locking my mom out when she arrived. Life was always fun at Grandma’s and I never wanted to go! She spoiled me with lots of shopping, chocolate, and glamour. We’d make brownies, try on all her jewelry, and do fashion shows for Grandpa Gene together. She’d sneak me some lipstick in the backseat in my carseat when mom wasn’t looking and always made me the best mashed potatoes and gravy. We could both talk for hours, talking on the phone often even when we were apart in distance. She was the most loving grandma and nana. She thought the world of all of her grandkids. We made so many good memories with us that we will all cherish forever.
Mackenzie McIntyre
My grandma was my earliest best friend! We were almost birthday twins — I was due on her birthday, which she loved the idea of. But the two of us on one day would’ve been too much for everyone to handle, so I came a week later. I was so lucky to have her as my grandma. I spent so many long weekends and week-long stays at her house, both in Louisville and Campbellsville, often begging my mom not to come pick me up… even locking my mom out when she arrived. Life was always fun at Grandma’s, and I never wanted to go home. She spoiled me with shopping, chocolate, and glamour. We’d make brownies, try on all her jewelry, and put on fashion shows for Grandpa Gene. She’d sneak me lipstick in the backseat when mom wasn’t looking, and always made the best mashed potatoes and gravy. We could talk for hours, especially on the phone when we were apart. She was the most loving grandma and nana, and she thought the world of all her grandkids. We made so many good memories together that we’ll all cherish forever. She will be missed terribly.