She was born on August 13, 1940 in Princeton, Kentucky to her late parents, Arlie Vinson and Lucille Vinson. She was a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed church, work and loving on her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She started her career at Pillsbury Metallurgical in Calvert City. She worked many years for Fredonia Valley Quarries as a bookkeeper.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Kelly Walker of Fredonia; son, Brent (Chris) Bugg of Eddyville; four grandsons, Daniel (Ashley) Bugg, Alex Bugg, Ramsey (Jen) Walker, and Jack (Sophia) Walker; five great-grandchildren, Tucker Bugg, Grant Bugg, Arlie Bugg, Cam Walker and Sloane Walker