MITCHELL – Brenda Houchin, 54, Mitchell, passed away at 8:41 p.m. Thursday, December 30, at Bedford Regional Medical Center.
Born November 20, 1950, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Bicel and Betty (Lucas) Brand. She married Richard L. Houchin December 31, 1970.
She was a graduate of Bloomington University High School and a received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marion College.
She was a member of Crossroads Community Church.
Surviving: husband, Richard L. Houchin, Mitchell
daughter, Brandy Van Hoy, Mitchell
son, Chance Houchin, Mitchell
Cam Houchin, Mitchell
parents, Bicel and Betty Brand, Bloomington
brothers, Kevin Brand, Michigan
Dale Brand, Bloomington
Chris Brand, Mitchell
grandchildren, Camissa, Sidney, Sadie, Savanna, Sayer, and Seaver
Her sister, Rebecca Brand, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Ransom officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.