Brenda Hurd

November 13, 1949 - December 30, 2019

MIDDLETOWN – Brenda L. (Hopper) Hurd, age 70, of Middletown, formerly of Greenfield, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 13, 1949 to Herman L. and Bessie R. (Bartlett) Hopper. She married William H. Hurd on March 21, 1970 in Philadelphia, Indiana. Brenda worked as a phlebotomist for Hancock and Methodist hospitals. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and going to flea markets. She is survived by her husband, William H. Hurd of Middletown; son, William M.L. Hurd of Rushville; sister Beverly Rittenberry of Indianapolis; grandsons, Billy Lee Hurd and Damon Hurd; and several great-grandchildren. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Bessie Hopper. A gathering will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A private burial will take place at Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to P.A.W.S., 1547 N. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140, by website at www.pawsin.rescuegroups.org/info/donate, or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.