Brenda Lee Cansler, 73, of Beaumont, departed this earthly life Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Christus Hospitals – St. Elizabeth.  She was born on September 23, 1942, in Beaumont, to Jennie Fertitta Miller and Floyd Neal Miller, and had been a lifelong resident of Beaumont. Brenda was a cosmetologist.

She is survived by her aunt, Jackie Fertitta Dyer; and numerous cousins.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents; and son, Ronald Barry Cansler, Jr.

A gathering of Ms. Cansler’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2016, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson Street, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 22478; American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, Texas 78759; or St. Anthony Cathedral School Foundation, 850 Forsythe Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.