BRENDA LEE HAMBELTON AMYX

Brenda Lee Hambelton Amyx, 59, of Gainesville, MO passed away on May 12, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO. She was born June 5, 1958 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Loyd and Velma (Forrest) Hambelton.

Brenda graduated from Gainesville High School in 1976. She worked for Aeroquip, which changed to Eaton, for over 35 years. She was strong and determined. She became a widow at a young age and had to raise her daughters alone. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart. She was proud of each one and was always happy to talk about them with her friends.

She loved her animals! Gizmo, her fat cat, has been her little buddy for twelve years. Foxy, her little dog, was her favorite companion for the last four and a half years.

Brenda had a love for life: fishing, camping, and floating the river, all with friends and family. She enjoyed riding horses and helping with the Saddle Club recently. She loved to cook and bake for friends and family; and she loved children, especially babies.

She is survived by her two daughters Sandi Naegele and husband Rob of Gainesville, MO, Jennifer Amyx of West Plains, MO; five grandchildren Shaina Naegele, Legend Strong and husband Tristan, Wyatt McKee, Tony Moore, and Patience Naegele; Lydia Duke; one brother Martie Hambelton, one sister Janet Johnson and husband Larry all of Gainesville; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and close friends Jan Snelling, Sid Pierce, Brent & Laurie Miller and Chrissy Carney.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tony Amyx; and one brother Dwayne Forrest.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO. Visitation will be Thursday from Noon to service time. Burial will be in the Brushy Knob Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.