Brenda Bumpous

BRAIDWOOD—Brenda Jo Bumpous (nee Evans), 75, of Braidwood, passed away Thursday, Nov, 21, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born Sept. 10, 1949, she was the daughter of Donald LeRoy and Virginia Rose (nee Taylor) Evans. Brenda previously worked as a manager at McDonald’s and also a receptionist at Dr. Milton's office.
Surviving are her husband, Paul Bumpous; son, William “Bopper” (Shawn) Welsh III, of Wilmington; four grandchildren: Whitney (Austin), D.J. (fiancé Miranda), Marcus and Zach; three great-grandchildren: Bentley, Bryson, and Beckham; son-in-law, John Harvey, of Braidwood; sister-in-law, Susie Evans, of Wilmington and nieces and nephews: Jake (Alyssa) Evans Jill Zacha, Dawna Ward and Anita Ward and great-niece and nephew, Jace Zacha and Ashlee (Alex) Clubb.
Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Melissa Lee (nee Welsh) Harvey; brother, Wally Don Evans and sister, Donna (Charles) Ward.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be private.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements,