Brenda Joy Bankston Kraemer

Brenda Joy Bankston Kraemer, born on December 15, 1944, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 81.

Brenda was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through her education, she achieved earning her Associates degree. After graduating, she spent time as a florist, as well as becoming an ordained minister. Brenda was a member of the Krewe of Venus for 5 years, being their queen for 3 years in Biloxi, Mississippi. Brenda always enjoyed Gulf Coast Jazz Society (2nd Line) in Gulfport, Mississippi, and the Jazzabelles in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Norvin Joseph Kraemer; grandchildren, Brenda Ann Brown, Hannah Joy Lott, and Caleb William Lott; aunt, Ola Kay Delaune; and cousins, Louis and Vivian Redden, Jr., Molly Delaune, Mindy and Warren Green, Andy and Roxanne Delaune, Gail Anne Grob, Connie Kraemer, and Gerald and Debbie Carbo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Hines Bankston and Louise Redden; daughter, Jackie Louise James; son, Percy K. Lott, Jr.; grandchild, Joseph Earl Pedelahore; grandmother, Elvina Hutchinson Smiley; and aunt, Jackie Williams.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Brenda’s life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12:30 PM and Funeral Service to begin at 2:30 PM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.