Brenda Kay Chandler

Brenda Kay (Gibson) Chandler, age 73, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Brenda was born April 13, 1947, to Gerald and Lois (Anderson) Gibson. As a teenager, Brenda enjoyed driving the speedboat at her home on Long Lake in Cloverdale and cruising in cars with her friends. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1965.

She began working as a young teenager and held many interesting jobs throughout her life. Some of them included working at "the hotel" on Long Lake, picking and selling peaches at the family farm, working at E.W. Bliss, Hastings Mutual Insurance, and Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings. In 2015, she retired from Highpoint Community Bank (Hastings City Bank) after 27 years of holding various positions within the bank.

Brenda would tell you that the greatest accomplishments and joys in her life were her two sons and five grandchildren. She met needs in every possible way she could and loved her family fiercely. She spent much of her time cheering at her grandchildren's sporting events, band concerts, and theater productions. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family for holidays, birthdays, or a "just because" day together. She scheduled regular day outings with her grandchildren, especially when she discovered that her four granddaughters shared her enthusiasm for shopping, which she could do tirelessly all day long. She encouraged and loved her family and truly enjoyed all aspects of being a mother and grandmother.

Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Gerald, and mother, Lois. She is survived by her faithful life partner of over 25 years, Stephen Sensiba of Hastings; sons Gregory Chandler and Derek (Rachel) Chandler, both of Delton; grandson Hunter Chandler; granddaughters Alexis, Lydia, Breanna, and Emileigh Chandler; brother Gary (Joyce) Gibson of Kalamazoo; nephews Gavin (Jackie) Gibson, Justin (Staci) Gibson; niece Bethany (Nick) Gauthier; and many other relatives. She left behind many lifelong friends as well. She touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Middleville United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Hastings Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. (livestream https://www.facebook.com/GirrbachFuneralHome ), graveside service following at Prairieville Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.