Hope Brannon Obituary (1954 - 2024) - Bloomington, Illinois

Hope Noreen Brannon, 69 of Normal, passed away Sunday February 25, 2024, at OSF St. Frances Medical Center in Peoria. There will be a funeral service for Hope at 2 PM Thursday March 7, 2024, at Funks Grove Church in McLean, IL. Pastor Jason Collins will officiate. There will be a visitation for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Funks Grove Cemetery. Hope was born in Oak Park, IL on September 26, 1954, to Clarence and Sophie Kiszkan Campbell. She married Paul Brannon on May 6, 2001. He preceded her in death in 2010. She is survived by her sister Joy Wagner of Springfield, her adopted sister Peggy Moore of Normal, her nephew Richard (Carole) Wagner of Springfield, great nieces and nephews, Dan (Alyssia) Walsh, Sarah (Ian) Rogers, Skyla Wagner, and Robyn Wagner, and great-great nieces and nephews, Jack Walsh, Adalie Walsh, Parker Rogers, and Aubree Rogers. Hope worked forty-three years for State Farm Insurance Company, retiring in 2016 as an infrastructure analyst. She was well respected for her wonderful customer service and attention to detail. She virtually attended Vale Church in Bloomington. After her retirement she became an energetic and passionate volunteer and advocate, spending many hours on the computer for Catalyst Ministries devoting herself to their mission. Memorial contributions may be made to Catalyst Ministries.