Brenda Jane Chappell Blake

Brenda Jane Blake Brenda Jane Blake passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Wynne, Arkansas. She was 78 and will be remembered for her love and kindness. Brenda was born on September 18, 1947, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Floyd Chappell and Inola J. Knust Chappell. A proud high school graduate, Brenda devoted her life to caring for her home and family as a homemaker. She found joy in creating a warm and loving place for those she cherished most. Her gentle spirit, hardworking nature, and caring heart touched all who knew her. Brenda was a member of the Church of God in Forrest City, Arkansas, where she found strength in her faith and fellowship among her church family. Her faith was evident in the way she lived her life—with compassion, grace, and humility. She will be remembered for her loving heart, steady faith, and the many lives she blessed through simple acts of kindness. Brenda will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Brenda is survived by her son, Anthoney Blake of Wynne, brothers, Don Chappell of Wynne and Rodger "Butch" Chappell and wife Cheryl of Mountain Home, sister, Retta Barr and husband Jim of South Carolina, grandchildren, Dustin Blake and wife Brianna of Conway, Heather, Lacy and Joseph all of Mountain View, Danielle Mitchell of Cherry Valley, and Dawn Beavers of Wynne, special niece, Tina Middleton Adams and husband Kevin of Jonesboro, and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen W. Blake, in 2017, parents, Floyd and Inola Chappell, son, Robert Allen Blake, sister, Barbara Watson, brothers Ronald Chappell, Larry Kent Chappell, and sisters-in-law Valerie Chappell Miller and Betty Lenderman. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Kernodle Funeral Home from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at 12, with Bro. Ricky Dobbins officiating. Burial will be private. Mrs. Blakes family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of RiverRidge Nursing Home and Legacy Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Brenda. Your kindness, compassion, and patience meant so much to her and to all of us. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www. kernodlefh.com

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Brenda Jane Chappell Blake

September 18, 1947 - April 28, 2026