Brenda Kay Hovey, age 69, of Rogers, Arkansas died on Easter morning, Sunday, April 24, 2011 at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. Brenda was born on April 1, 1942 in Forest City, Iowa to Roy and Mayme (Bakken) Hovey. Brenda enjoyed her time spent at the Pathfinder, Inc. sheltered workshop and participating in the social events. She also enjoyed being with her friends and attending social activities with Bost, Inc. Brenda loved music and especially enjoyed her Branson, Missouri trips to the music shows. Preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rita Scheer; Brenda is survived by one sister, Ilene Smith of Rogers, Arkansas; two nephews, Troy Smith of Rogers, Arkansas; Justin Smith and wife Trish of Plymouth, Minnesota; one niece, Jolene Smith of Washington, Missouri; one great niece, Kailey Smith of Plymouth, Minnesota; one aunt Alma Hovey of Forest City, Iowa; and numerous other relatives and friends. The family of Brenda Hovey would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Chris Johnson and Nurse Deborah Besett with Mercy Medical Center of Rogers, Arkansas. The family would also like to express a special thank you to the Innisfree Health and Rehab of Rogers, Arkansas and the Circle of Life Hospice of Springdale, Arkansas for the excellent care that Brenda received during her end-of-life journey. A Celebration of Brenda Hovey's Life will be held, 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery near Forest City, Iowa. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Brenda Hovey to the Circle of Life Hospice (901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762, (479) 872-3300) or to a charity of your choice. Online tributes to the family of Brenda Hovey may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Graveside 11:00 AM Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery Forest City, Iowa