Brenda Marie Pancake, 68, of Hoopeston, passed away at 12:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center.

She was born on April 23, 1956, in Watseka, the daughter of Bertha Thomas.  She married William Pancake on August 31, 1974, at the First Christian Church, in Milford.  He preceded her in death on October 28, 2024.

She is survived by her two children- Jennifer (Melissa) Moyer and James (Christie) Pancake both of Hoopeston; grandson- Michael Gummere of Zionsville, Indiana; and one sister- Lori Hummel of Sheldon.

She was preceded in death by her mother, husband and two sisters- Pat McKay and Connie Smith.

Brenda graduated from Milford High School.  She enjoyed her dogs, taking care of her plants and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She also loved going to a good thrift store, especially Mary’s Emporium, in Watseka and Habitat for Humanity, in Danville.

According to her wishes cremation rites will be arranged.  A Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the First Christian Church, in Hoopeston.  Memorials may be made to the family.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, to assist them in honoring Brenda’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at: www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.