Brenda Sue Blasingame, 49, of Oelwein, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa.

Brenda was born on October 26, 1960, in Douglas, Alabama, the daughter of James and Ruby (Durham) Gamble. On April 17, 1999 she was united in marriage to Gilbert Blasingame.  Brenda was a nurse’s aid in various local nursing homes.  She is survived by her husband, Gilbert, along witha brother, Stanley Gamble of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers.

Brenda donated her body to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  There will be no visitation or services.