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Brenda Ann GilstrapPassing: January 1, 2026

Service:

Mitchell Cemetery

Private Graveside Service

Visitation:

No Visitation

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

BEDFORD – Brenda Ann Gilstrap, 70, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her residence.

Born July 27, 1955, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of William Martin and Anna Belle (Riddle) Melton.

Brenda was a 1973 graduate of Mitchell High School.  She retired from Visteon.  Brenda attended The Bride of Christ Fellowship in Mitchell.

Surviving are her son, Christopher (Trista) Gilstrap of Mitchell; grandchildren, Camden Gilstrap and Carver Gilstrap; and siblings, Linda Hopper of Orleans and Jerry Melton of Bedford.

Her parents and sisters, Sue Slaten and Mary Francis Terrell, preceded her in death.

Private graveside service was held at Mitchell Cemetery.

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12 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Eddie Hatfield | Mitchell
    Date: January 7, 2026
    Very sorry for your loss family. Got to know her from Drof, Vistegone, or that ever they wanted to be. She was a good and hard Quality worker. Always enjoyed her thoughts on anything. Seemed like I would find her and Cathie at Ruler in Mitchell and caught up with all the good things going on! She always looked perfect. Had not seen her in a couple years. To me she was a special lady. Her and her Indiana Special Ranger with OVER 550,00 miles on it Pretty she was tired of me asking if I could buy it when her wore it out all the time. Prayers to all of you. God Bless you.
  2. Guest: Mendy Lee | Mitchell
    Date: January 6, 2026
    Chris, Trista, Cathie, Cam, and Carver. We share in your sorrow. Brenda was quite a lady and a faithful church sister. Her sweet, quiet presence will be greatly missed at church.
  3. Guest: Tony & Diane Nugent | Mitchell
    Date: January 6, 2026
    Cathy, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family.
  4. Guest: Donna Clifton Villarreal | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: January 6, 2026
    Brenda was a classmate of 1973. She always had a smile and was very kind. Prayers to her Family
  5. Guest: Anita Lee | Oolitic IN
    Date: January 5, 2026
    I worked with Brenda for several years at Visteon. She was a very sweet lady and I thought a lot of her. Cathie and I are very close friends. I know she will be missed very much. Your family is in my heart and prayers.
  6. Guest: kathleen bolton | Mitchell
    Date: January 5, 2026
    From 1st grade through 12th, Brenda was always a bright spot in our class. Kind and beautiful always ready to encourage and lift you up!
  7. Guest: John Key | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: January 5, 2026
    Loved meeting and working with sweet Brenda. ❤
  8. Guest: Cindy Hunter | Bedford
    Date: January 5, 2026
    Brenda, Really Was a Wonderful Lady and Friend. She Was a Joy To Work With !! Prayers 🙏💗🙏 To Her Family !!
  9. Guest: Brenda Mckain | Brownstown, Ind
    Date: January 5, 2026
    All volunteers of Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services are so sorry for your loss.
  10. Guest: Larry Caudell | Mitchell, IN
    Date: January 5, 2026
    Being in the Class of 1973 Brenda was always upbeat and pleasant to be around. One of the best. Larry
  11. Guest: Beth Doub | MITCHELL, IN
    Date: January 5, 2026
    So sorry Chris, Trista and boys. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
  12. Guest: Michelle Porter | Orleans IN
    Date: January 5, 2026
    Brenda was always so sweet when I talked to her. Prayers for her family. I’m so sorry for your loss

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