She was born in Cheshire, CT on May 9, 1945.
Brenda graduated from Cheshire High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University.
Brenda was an Interior Designer and owned two successful businesses in her lifetime. The Added Touch in Naperville, IL and Designer Consignor in Fountain Hills, AZ. Brenda was awarded the Best Consignment Shop of Fountain Hills and remained active in her community while living there.
She was a beloved Grammie who always made Halloween special for her grandchildren (and others) and always had to have the largest Christmas tree that she could find. Brenda had a kind smile and a kind soul. She left an imprint on everyone she met.
Brenda is survived by her daughter Sharon (husband, Chris), her son Kenneth (wife, Wendy), her two grandchildren, Lauren and Carter, and her partner of 16 years, Dick Ruckauf.
In lieu of flowers please donate to either Hospice of Michigan or The Alzheimer’s Organization.
A celebration of life will be held at the Ivy House in Saugatuck, Michigan on February 5, 2024, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to sign the guestbook or share a memory with the Miller family.
