Brenda Carol Burns, 63, of Mountain Home
Brenda Carol Burns, 63, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away at Hospice of the Ozarks, in Mountain Home on May 9, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1962, in Wyatt, Missouri, the daughter of Opal Lowery and Wilburn Smith.
Brenda enjoyed music, spending time with her family and her canine companion Maggie Mae. Other interests that Brenda liked were cooking, thrift store shopping and collecting antiques.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Opal Lowery Smith and Wilburn Smith of Greenville, Mississippi, a sister Tammy Smith of Albany, Louisiana, another sister Opal Greenlee of Gainesville, Florida, and a brother Wilburn Smith Jr. of Albany, Louisiana.
Brenda is survived by her two children Karla Smith of Omaha, Arkansas, and Kory Brinker-Smith of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Also, Brenda leaves behind two brothers, Curtis Greenlee and James Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a sister Mylinda (Kenneth) Jefferson of Flippin, Arkansas. In addition, Brenda has grandchildren that will miss her loving spirit, Brantley, Hazel, Kaylee, Raylee, Kamden, Brody and Karter.
Her heart and the love for her family will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life service is planned for September 26, 2026. The place and time are to be determined.
Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com