Bennett, Brenda G. 1956-2025 Highland, Kan.

HIGHLAND, Kan. – Brenda Gene Bennett, 69, of Highland, Kansas, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at her home in Highland. Born on Oct. 13, 1956, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Martha and Clinton Burns.

Brenda graduated from Benton High School. She was married to Ronnie Bennett. Brenda had a passion for genealogy, horses, going to car shows and the races. She cherished spending time with her family.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Bennett; her parents; brother, Robert Dean Burns; and sister, Peggy Carol Burns.

She is survived by her children: Daniel Bennett, of St Joseph, Shon (Lyndsay) Bennett of St. Joseph, Lacey (Beau) Martin, of St Joseph, Scott (Sarah) Bennett, of Troy, Kansas, and Brandon (Kali) Ballard, of Savannah, Missouri; sister, Annie Silvey (Donnie Kerns), of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Kodi, Levi, Isaac, Braelynn, Langston, Delainey, Hannah, Jody, Evie, Finley, Sebastian, Archer, Fletcher, Tucker, and Cooper; two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Londyn; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; her best friend, Ramona Brown; and her beloved dog, Lily.

Brenda has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the Rupp Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow the visitation, beginning at 7 p.m. at the St. Joseph Boat and Yacht Club.

Memorials are requested to American Cancer Society or Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.