Brenda Joy Bankston Kraemer

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

Reverend 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. Reverend Brenda was a member of the Krewe of Venus for five years, being their queen for three years in Biloxi, Mississippi. Reverend Brenda always enjoyed Gulf Coast Jazz Society (2nd Line) in Gulfport, Mississippi, and the Jazzabelles in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Reverend 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, and Gerald and Debbie Carbo; and sisters-in-law, Gail Anne Grob and Connie Kraemer.

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 Reverend Brenda’s life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.