Brenda J. Nave, 74, of Meredosia, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 6, 1947, in Pittsfield, the daughter of John and Mae Watson Vannatta. She married Vernon L. Nave, Sr. on Aug. 28, 1992, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2015. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Ron Carlin of Meredosia, John Carlin of Concord, and Misty (Brian) Nave of Crocker, MO; two stepsons, Phillip and Vernon Nave, Jr., both of Park Hills, MO; two stepdaughters, Kathy Brooks, and Kristy (Marty) Hollinrake, all of Colorado Springs, CO; and one brother, Pete (Patti) Vannatta. She is also survived and loved by many grandkids, great grandkids, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mae; a great-granddaughter, Rylee Ann Renae Vinyard; two great grandsons, Ronald Wesley and Bradee Jo; and many more. Brenda loved going to garage sales, the St. Louis Cardinals, hummingbirds, the color purple, and being with family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 1 2 p.m. prior to the service. Due to COVID-19 mandates, masks are required inside the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Meredosia Rescue Squad. Condolences may be sent to buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Thursday, September 16, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Thursday, September 16, 2021 2:00 PM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665