Brenda J. (Duncan) Stewart, 73, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown. Brenda was born in New Harmony, on December 20 1948, the daughter of Elvy and Frances (Somers) Duncan. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Marce Olive Stewart Jr. 
Brenda worked at Kmart for several years and was a member of St. Matthews Church. Brenda loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. 
She is survived by her husband, sons, Adam (Cassie) Stewart and Marce Stewart III; daughter, Marcella Stewart; sister, Nancy (Carl) Wells; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Beverly Duncan. 
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, burial will be at Bellefontaine Cemetery, with Pastor Bryan Thompson officiating. Visitation will take place from 11:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the funeral home to help with expenses. Online condolences may be left to denningfamilyfuneralhome.com