Brenda Tanner

Brenda K. Tanner, 55, passed away at 11:35pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at LaBella of Edwardsville. She was born on November 21, 1970, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Barbara (Janssen) Coyle of Edwardsville, and the late Albert Coyle. 

Survivors include a daughter who loved her dearly: Tiffany Tanner of Granite City, two sisters and a brother in law: Pam Coyle of South Roxana, Debra (Bruce) Pilger of Osceola, three brothers and a sister in law: Clay and Peggy Coyle of Abilene, Wayne Coyle of Wood River, Melvin Coyle of Cottage Hills, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. She was a devoted cat mommy to Keekers, and very proud Gigi to Gabby and Eden. 

Brenda was formerly employed at the service desk in the automotive department at Glen Carbon Walmart. One of her favorite parts of the job was getting to interact everyday with her customers and coworkers alike. She truly loved meeting new people and hearing people’s life stories. Brenda was a member of Vaughn Hill Church of Christ. She took pride in her relationship with Christ and enjoyed spending time at church and with her family and friends. She also had a deep love for animals.

In addition to her dad, she was preceded in death by her lifelong friends, who were very important to her: Carol and Ronnie, as well as her beloved dog, Preston, and hamster, Trixie.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held from 10:30am-11:30am on October 24th, 2026, at the Vaughn Hill Church of Christ. Brian Magnuson will officiate.

Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.

Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River is in charge of cremation arrangements.

If you would like to support her family during this time, please contact Tiffany Tanner for any needs she may have. If you would like to make a donation in her honor, please donate to 5A's animal shelter in Alton, Illinois. This is where our family found Preston, Gabby, and Keekers.

Obit Provided By:
Pitchford Funeral Home