Brenda Rae Freel, age 54 of Runnells, passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on January 19, 2015, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the Runnells Christian Church with burial following at Lowman Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Runnells Christian Church in Brenda's name and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com. Brenda was born on May 28, 1960, to Larry and Belva (Gooding) Freel. She was the oldest of three children. Brenda graduated from Southeast Polk High School. She spent all of her life in the Runnells area, where she spent many years as an in-home daycare provider. Brenda never missed an Iowa State Fair - from the time she was in a play pen to this year. She enjoyed going to sports activities and music concerts of the kids she had in daycare. She also enjoyed reading, needlework, putting puzzles together and various church activities. She was a past member of the Grace Wesleyan Church in Des Moines and a present member of the Runnells Christian Church. Brenda is survived by her mother, Belva and a sister, Lori both of Runnells and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry and a brother, Lester. Brenda made her own path in life and will be our guardian angel watching over us now.

Visitation

Runnells Christian Church 309 Brown Street Runnells, Iowa 50237 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Service

Runnells Christian Church 309 Brown Street Runnells, Iowa 50237 Burial will follow at Lowman Cemetery 10:30 AM