Brenda Jean Judd

Brenda Jean Judd (Hendrix), 71, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a year-long illness. Brenda was born April 9, 1952 to Harry and Lily Hendrix (Noland) in St. Joseph, Missouri. After many years in St. Joseph and raising a family in their close-knit Deer Park neighborhood, she eventually moved to Kansas City, Missouri, which she called home for the last eighteen years. She was a 1970 graduate of Benton High School, and a 1975 graduate of Missouri Western State College and Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Medical Technology. Brenda participated in several clubs and activities throughout school including Girl Scouts, National Honor Society and Phi Mu Fraternity. She made her career as a medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist and quality assurance technician, retiring from Truman Medical Center in Kansas City. Brenda cherished the friendships of many coworkers over the years. Brenda shared in fellowship and faith with her church families in St. Joseph, attending bible studies and weekly dinners, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday school. She enjoyed crafting, thrifting, caring for various beloved rescue pets and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Brenda valued connecting with others over a good meal or coffee, and found community in her favorite local KC neighborhood restaurants as a regular customer. She was particularly fond of breakfast with the crew at South Plaza Eggct. and steak night at Fric & Frac. Most of all, she loved her kids and their friends, always making space for one more at the table. She was preceded in death by her father Harry Hendrix; mother Lily Martin; step-father Loren Martin; former husband Gordon Judd; sisters Patricia Chambers, Gwen Hendrix and Charlene Horn, and brother-in-law Jack Horn. Survivors include her children and their partners, Megan Judd and Scott Middleton, Mike Judd and Danna Suellentrop; nieces Jacque Banks and Kerri Chambers; nephews John Horn, Kevin (Teresa) Horn and Greg (Lisa) Horn; several great-nieces and nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews. There will be a private memorial for immediate family. A celebration of life service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest memorial contributions be made to Great Plains SPCA or Armour Oaks Senior Living Community.

Brenda Jean Judd

April 9, 1952 - November 11, 2023