Brenda Alline Bratton, age 72, of Caddo Valley, passed from this life on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her home.  She was born December 8, 1948, in Arkadelphia, the daughter of the late Amos and Lucile Hubbard Pennington.  Brenda was a graduate of Ouachita High School and attended Beauty College after graduation.  She worked for Bowen's Restaurant, River House Restaurant and Grannie's Pancake House during her career.  Brenda was an avid collector of Mickey Mouse memorabilia in her free time.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Leslie Wayne Manning.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Gary Bratton of Caddo Valley, one son, Justin Wayne Manning (Melanie) of Hot Springs, one daughter, Tammy McWhirter of Conway, one brother, Donald Pennington (Wendy) of Little Rock, four step children, Johnny Bratton of Glen Rose, Tommy Bratton and Lee Ann McDaniel both of Monticello, Karen Montemayor of Conroe, TX and many loving grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Gilchrist Cemetery at Friendship.

Visitation will be private.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.