Brenda Sue McDaniel

December 29, 1960 - February 11, 2021

Brenda Sue Payton McDaniel, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and dear friend to so many, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday afternoon, February 11, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Brenda, the daughter of Odell and Jack Payton, was born in Elizabethtown December 29, 1960, and died in Glendale. Brenda grew up in Hardin County and graduated from North Hardin High School in 1978. After graduation, Brenda began working for Fort Knox Accommodation Schools, primarily as a secretary in the guidance office at Fort Knox High School. Shortly after her cancer diagnosis in 2009, she retired to spend more time with her family and to enjoy some of her favorite activities; quilting, cooking, and gardening. She also enjoyed working at Jo-Ann's Fabrics for a short period of time. Brenda was a steadfast and faithful servant to the Lord throughout her life and served in many capacities as an active member of the First Baptist Church of Sonora. She was always willing to serve and to minister to any of the needs of her church and her church family, who have supported and poured love into her for so many years. Brenda was an example and inspiration to all of those who knew her as someone with limitless faith in God, in spite of all of the challenges and struggles she encountered in her life, and who practiced showing God's love through her life every day that she lived. The light of her beautiful smile and humble spirit will remain in our hearts and memories forever. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell Helm Cook and Jackie Allen Payton. Brenda is survived by her children Rebecca McDaniel and Tee McDaniel; her grandchildren Kyle, Cole, and Zoey; her brothers Gene Beavers, Ronnie (Jennie) Beavers, and Charlie Payton; her sisters Patty (Brent) Miller, and Vicky (Andy) Blomstrand; her aunt, Paula Payton Bell; her dear friend John Hodges; numerous other family members; and her church family of First Baptist Church of Sonora. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday February 16, 2021 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Sonora in Sonora with Rev. Tony Carson officiating. Burial will be held at the Sonora Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Sonora in Sonora. The family requests that every visitor wear a mask or face cover and practice social distancing. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com.