Brenda J. (Staab) Horsley
December 4, 1961 ~ January 9, 2018
Brenda J. (Staab) Horsley, 56, Indianapolis, passed away after a brief illness January 9, 2018. Brenda was born December 4, 1961, in Indianapolis, to the late Leonard J. Betty Jane (Canada) Staab.
She graduated from Perry Meridian High School in 1978 and was employed for 20 years at Anthem as a claims specialist. Brenda was a 25-year breast cancer survivor, enjoyed fishing, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino, especially to Las Vegas. Brenda’s best friend was Mary King and her favorite canine companions were her two miniature dachshunds, Peanut and Ellie Mae.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Allen Staab.
Survivors include a son, Shawn (Fae) Horsley; daughter, Kristal (Joe) Sweeney; brothers, Tony, Dan, and Michael Staab; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for Brenda will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, with calling there from 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My dear Brenda. My friend, my second mother, my photographer, my moving buddy, my shopping partner and so much more. We had so many great adventures. Thank you for all your love and support. Thank you for showing me that being a strong, independent woman is a beautiful thing. Gone too soon!
My friend/sister, Frister, you left me too soon, life will never be the same. We loved each other through laughter, tears, and the ups and downs of life, but mostly we accepted each other for who we were. Thank you for being a big part of my family, Kim always thought of you as her second mom and my grandchildren, Carissa, Kaity, Ethan, Zoe and Hadli love you as their grandmother. You have left a big hole in the heart of our family, holidays will never be the same. Memories of our exciting Saturdays will be missed but I thank you for all the wonderful memories. You showed us how strong a person can be and how to laugo and be silly. I will never forget our costumes during Halloween and how we entertained people. My dear friend, this is not good bye but I will see you again my sister. You will always live in my heart. ߘǰߘ°ߒ”
Condolences to the family and friends of Brenda. She was one of the first persons I met at work when I moved from California to Indianapolis. Over the years, while she may have moved on to various work assignments our paths would always cross. I will always remember her for her zest for life, her get it done attitude and the love she had for her friend bestie, Mary. We shared many laughs and I will miss her.
Brenda I’m going to miss the times we went shopping with mom and Kim you were such a beautiful person and would do anything for anybody, because you had such a big heart,you are going to be truly missed by all, God got another good ߘ‡ rest in peace, you will never be forgotten.
For Lori, Mary and Kim, I’m so sorry for the passing of you friend Brenda. I never knew her but felt like I did at times through Lori. I know you are going to be missed by many. May God give you all comfort at this time.
Frister of mine
Thinking of my three loved ones, Dan, RaeAnn, and Danny, who are mourning the loss of Brenda. They love her so much and are going to miss her terribly. I can only pray for them as they move on from this sudden loss. I’m so sorry for your loss. I love the saying and it it so true, 'She has gone home.' Rest in the Lord, Brenda. Sandi/Grams.
Thank you Vickie!
My condolences to her family. Brenda was my supervisor at Anthem for several years. Fierce and feisty and with a love for sweets. Unfiltered and unapologetic for it. RIP dear lady and thank you for the memories!
Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to Brenda’s friends and family.