Brenda was born on April 1, 1942 in Magoffin County to the late Edward and Thelma Shepherd Vanderpool. Brenda is survived by her children: Tim (Sheila) Joseph and Kimberly (Gil) Howard. One sister: Marilee Prater and three grandchildren: Farley Joseph, Blake Howard and Noah Howard. One nephew Bruce and two nieces, Gina and Jill and one very special cousin Donnie Vanderpool.Brenda would always give to her children and grandchildren even when she didn’t have it to give. She was always concerned she didn’t get the right gist for any event, and she would prepare days in advance and even month for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Birthdays.Her favorite things were cooking for family and friends, and fishing and gardening. She enjoyed sharing cakes and pies to all those she cared for. Fishing was one of her favorite things to do, especially catching those big turtles. Gardening was not only for her, but for everyone. She would share with friends, family and anyone else who was in need. What she didn’t use right away was always canned and used for a later day. She also enjoyed a game of Rook, especially with the Holiday and Shepherd Clans; you never knew who got the angriest, her or Clyde.Let’s not forget her love and passion for the Kentucky Wildcats. As a committed fan she would never miss a game, always decked out in her Wildcat blue. She was always ready for the Cats to play the Cards, rooting for her Cats to defeat Rick Pitino who she called the Pinto Bean.We all knew not to get on her bad side because she could be a little stick of dynamite, but boy could she cut a rug. You’ve never seen little feet move so fast.She will be greatly missed by all those who shared a part in her life, not just for her great recipes or the will to keep fighting when times are tough but for the loving person she was.We love you Granny Brenda, or affectionately known as Pete.