Brenda C. Stanley

She was born Wednesday, December 13, 1950 to John C. Hartman and Thelma (Gauseman) Hartman. She enjoyed many years with her longtime companion, Rick VanNatter, and raising a family.

Brenda was a homemaker who loved her family. She attended church, and was a very generous person who gave of herself to those around her. She didn’t know a stranger. Brenda loved to cook and feed people. She was happiest when she could get her children and grandchildren over for a visit.

Brenda is survived by a son, Charles Abbott (wife, Taresa); three daughters, Penny Perry, Charlene Wooten (husband, Rick) and Traci McDaniel; brothers, Bob Hartman (wife, Velmie), Bill Hartman (wife, Roma); sisters, Karen Lawson, and Sandy Gabbard; sixteen grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Rick Van Natter; parents, John and Thelma Hartman; brother, Kenny Hartman (wife, Vickie); sisters, Caroline Wolfe, Alice Smithers, Nancy Parson (husband, Gene), and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Danielle Wooten.

Visitation will be Monday, February 22, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks are required as well as social distancing.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home. Billy Ballenger will officiate the service. Burial will be in Elm Ridge Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to: A.R.F., 1209 West Riggin Road, Muncie, Indiana 47303.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com for the family.