Brenda Harkness Duckworth, born November 10, 1951, went to be with her parents September 1, 2021. She was an avid reader, an artist who loved to draw and paint, she loved music that made her dance and would sneak her kids out of school for movie marathons. Brenda loved her family and friends, she was a beautiful soul who left before her time. Preceding her is her father, James T. Harkness and mother, Lois L. Harkness. She is survived by her brothers, Glenn Harkness and Michael (Mary) Harkness. Her daughters Cynthia Mclelland (Lucas McLain) and Kelly Howell (Michael). Her Adopted daughters Jennifer Love (Daniel) and Jerrielle Pate. Her Grandchildren Sarah Pieters (Robert), Calista Smith (Cody), Machaela Howell, Erin Howell, Kellen Mclelland, DJ Mclelland and Kaitlyn Mclelland. Her Great Grandchildren Hana Pieters, Benjamin Howell and Odin Smith. In lieu of flowers, Cynthia and Kelly ask that you make donations to your local animal rescues and shelters as she loved animals so much.