Obituaries

November 25, 1963 to February 4, 2023

MEDARYVILLE - Brenda “Bren” Elston, 59, of Medaryville, passed away surrounded by her loved ones Saturday, Feb. 4, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born Nov. 25, 1963 to Ernest D. and Krystal K. [Critser] Woodard, in Gary. She graduated from West Central High School in 1981. She married Brad Elston on Oct. 3, 1987 in Medaryville. They affectionately referred to one another as “baby” for over 37 years. He survives.

Brenda Elston

She is also survived by:
Heather (Mike) Ross, Medaryville, Daughter
Bradley “Heck” (Rachel) Elston, Francesville, Son
Skyler Elston, Medaryville, Daughter
Kristin Wall Hunt, the one Bren called her adopted daughter
Trinity Ross, Granddaughter
Lyric Ross, Granddaughter
Briar Ross, Grandson
Easton Elston, Grandson
Bryntlee Elston, Granddaughter
Krystal Woodard, Medaryville, Mother
Lavon (Sidney) Dulin, Medaryville, Sister
Tammy (Doug) Mason, Monon, Sister
Ruth (Rick) Critser, Elk Horn, NE, Foster Sister and Cousin
Gabby, Beloved Dog
Steve (Remi) Elston, Cheyenne, WY, Brother-in-law
Scott (Claudia) Elston, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Bob (Cathy) Elston, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews and Great-Nieces and Nephews
Delores Miller, Medaryville, Aunt
Many Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Ernest Woodard, Father
Raymond and Beatrice Kors, Grandparents

Mrs. Elston enjoyed crafting and flower gardening. In her younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding and barrel racing. Her favorite holiday was Christmas when she would turn the house into the North Pole. Some of the best family memories were made while camping, fishing, and spending time at the pool. Her grandchildren will always remember their “nanna” singing You Are My Sunshine and the many ways in which she reminded them that they were her sunshine. She had worked at Federal Mogul and most recently at the Pulaski County Surveyor’s Office. While she enjoyed her time at these jobs, her true passion was being a devoted wife, mother, and “nanna.” She loved her family very much. She could light up a room with her personality and was never shy to tell you like it was. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at the funeral hoe with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.