Brenda (Jeffries) Louden, age 78 of Sulphur, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.  Daughter of the late Newt W. and Ruthanna (Adams) Jeffries, Brenda received her master’s degree from Eastern KY University and was a teacher for over 36 years, mostly in Henry County Schools. Brenda had a heart for children in her community and encouraged each student to reach their full potential. She was an avid supporter of Henry County Athletic Boosters for over fifteen years.  She was a member of the KY Education Association and a member of Sulphur Baptist Church.  Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin C. Louden; a grandson, Mark Jacob Embs; sister, Patsy Smith; and brothers: Larry, Shelby, and Rodney Allen Jeffries.

Survived by:

Son:             Dustin Louden (Tammy) of Sulphur

Daughter:    Aimee Mensing (Jim) of Pendleton

Sister:          Willa Padgett of Nashville, TN

Brother:       Kenny Jeffries of New Castle

Grandchildren:    Corey, Hannah, Brian, Kaylee & Hunter

6 Great-Grandchildren

Funeral Service: 11 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.

Interment:   New Castle Cemetery

Pallbearers:   Keith Jeffries, Troy Jeffries, Stevie Jeffries, Loren Jeffries,

                             Trent Jeffries, Corey Webb & Jacob Downey

Visitation: 5-8 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions: The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to UofL Health – Peace Hospital towards their pet therapy program for patients. You can go to Give.UofLHealthFoundation.org, or you can send a check made payable to UofL Health, “In memory of Brenda Louden”, and mailed to UofL Health, Office of Philanthropy, Rudd Center 1500, 201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40202.

Click HERE to watch her tribute video.