Brenda Lynn Kearns, 54, of Zolfo Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 in Sebring. Brenda was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Sept. 8, 1956 and had been a Hardee County resident since 1960. She was a member of Peace Valley Lutheran Church. Her father, Elmer Fred Graese, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her mother, Charlotte Graese of Zolfo Springs; two brothers, Barry K. Graese of Zolfo Springs, and Byron and wife JoAnn Graese of Tampa, along with their children Tara and Jerry; one sister, Beth O'Sullivan and husband Patrick of Washington, DC and their children Michael, Katie, Madelyn, and Megan.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Valley Lutheran Church on Stenstrom Road, Wauchula. The Rev. George Summerfield will officiate.