Kathy Lynn (Terrell) Brennan
November 22, 1958 ~ December 12, 2023
Kathy L. Brennan 65, OF Brandon, SD, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, after a brief health struggle.
A Celebration of Life will be held 5-7pm, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Heartland Funeral Home. Inurnment will be 11am, Friday, January 5, 2024, at the SD State Veteran’s Cemetery, Sioux Falls.
Kathy Lynn Terrell was born to Donald and Marilyn Terrell on November 22, 1958, in Joliet, Illinois. After graduating from Dallas City, Illinois High School, she enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served for three years before starting her family.
After leaving her home state of Illinois, she moved, lived, and raised her two children in Texas, Colorado, and South Dakota. She was an avid gamer and fiercely competitive. She loved playing games such as cribbage, which she always had to win. She also loved any dice or card games. Kathy loved being outdoors, fishing, and camping, as well as spending time with her family and friends. She was also known for her love of Dachshunds and her witty comebacks.
She is survived by her two children, Roxanne and Joshua; two grandchildren, Skylynne and Kellen; and three brothers, Richard, Robert, and Michael.
Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, father, and two beloved puppies, Rusty and Dusty.
Thank you for your service, thank you for your love, and thank you for making us who we are.
We love you, mamma!
Your Hug Meant the World
Nobody else held me so tight
Or made me feel so right
No one’s eyes shined so bright with love
As my mom, who is now high above.
– Tamsen Butler
We are so sorry that you lost your beautiful mother. She was beautiful inside and out loved her dearly.
After alotta years finally been talking too your mom a little. We had a few good times are senior year at Dallas City. Lost touch after High School until recently. We always joked around with each other when we talked. I will miss visiting with her on the phone. Sorry for your loss, even in bad times we always seemed too get a laugh when we talked. She will be missed. Ur Cuz Steve