Brenda Marler

Brenda Kathleen Marler of Potosi, Missouri, was born on December 8, 1948 in Potosi, a daughter to the late Paul and Jetty (Brewer) Benson. Brenda went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 having reached the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 2 days.

On July 26, 1967 Brenda was united in marriage to Vernon Marler and they shared nearly 53 years of life and love together.

Those she leaves behind to cherish her memory include her three children: Scott Marler (wife, Teresa), Kirsta McBride (husband, Gregg), Melissa Reed (husband, Jason); seven grandchildren: Jerad (Whitney) Marler, Emily (Jacob) Middleton, Sean McBride, Heather McBride, Allison Reed, Hayden Reed and Kaleb Reed; four great grandchildren: Devon Marler, Amelia Marler, Liam Middleton, and Landon Middleton; six siblings: Lana (Mike) Vandergriff, Paul (Karen) Benson, Janice Eye, Jill (Pat) DeClue, Jeff (Tammy) Benson and Christopher Benson: half-brother, Larry Benson; nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon Marler on May 9, 2020; grandparents: John and Virginia Lucy Brewer and Isaac and Nannie Benson; and two brothers-in-law: Roger "Monk" Coleman and Wendell Eye.

A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 5 to 9 PM and Sunday, November 14, from 12 to 2 PM held at DeClue Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 2 PM at the DeClue Chapel.

Interment will follow at Redbud Memorial Gardens Cemetery beside her husband Vernon.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served and ministered to Brenda’s family and friends.