Brenda Rae Oates

She was born in Sulphur Bluffs, TX on December 3, 1940, to Eldon Simpson and Alline Kimbell. She grew up in Cooper, TX.

She attended Texas School for the Deaf in 1946 till her graduation in 1960. On November 24, 1962, she married the love of her life, Sammy Marvin Oates, Sr. in Irving, Texas, and spent 48 years together. She worked as a data processor at the IRS in Austin for 30 years.

She is survived by daughter Jodi Oates & wife Deb Kuglitsch; son Sammy Oates, Jr. & wife Tammi; grandchildren Jessica Kuehne; Jennifer Kuehne Ortega (Alan); Fletch Kuehne (Miranda); Kathi Kuehne Koch (Kyle); Travis Oates; Sami Jo Oates; step grandsons Joshua & Dylan Fish; great grandchildren Sianna, Dahlia, Ezekiel, Eliza & Fallon; and numerous cousins, nieces & nephews.

As a loyal member for 40+ years with the Austin Deaf Club, she enjoyed numerous good times with her circle of friends; Supper Club; Red Hat & avid volunteer for many years at the Texas School for the Deaf Heritage Center. She was an avid sports fan; she never failed to miss any football or basketball games, whether it was on TV or in person.

She was preceded in death by her husband Sammy Oates, Sr., her daughter Toni Oates; her parents; sisters Mary Jo Brown & Joyce Thompson; brother Jerry Simpson.

The family extends special thanks to JOL Hospice.

There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Lane, Austin, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Texas School of the Deaf Heritage Center.

Donations can be made by check payable to TSD Heritage Center and mailed to 1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 or by phone with a credit card, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm at: 512.256.4343 VP, or 512.318.9083 Text.