Brenda Jane Badders "BJ"

Brenda Jane Badders, lovingly known as BJ, 53, of Butcher Pen, Oklahoma, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Plano, Texas. Born on October 15, 1970, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Noel Gene Martin and Patricia Ann Long, BJ spent her early years in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, before moving to Tishomingo, where she graduated from high school in 1989. BJ pursued higher education, earning a degree in psychology. Throughout her working years, she contributed to her community through various roles, including medical billing and serving as a cafeteria worker and bus driver at Mena schools in Mena, Arkansas. On July 2, 1995, BJ married the love of her life, Roger Dale Badders, in Nida, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life full of adventure and love. BJ was passionate about many things—riding motorcycles, trail riding, gardening, basketball, and dove hunting were among her favorite activities. However, her greatest joy came from spending time with her beloved grandchildren and family. BJ made the best crab legs and Cajun boil. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, BJ's legacy is defined by the love and wisdom she shared with her family. She taught them the importance of being amazing parents, speaking their minds, and standing up for themselves. Her influence will be felt for generations to come. BJ was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Ann Long, her brother Tracy Martin, her maternal and paternal grandparents, and four grandbabies. She leaves behind her cherished memories to her husband, Roger Dale Badders of Butcher Pen, Oklahoma; her father, Noel Gene Martin of Mena, Arkansas; her children, Justin Clark and his wife Carley of Healdton, Oklahoma, Clinton Clark and his wife Karra of Mena, Arkansas, Lonnie Badders of Butcher Pen, Oklahoma, and Ashely McClendon and her husband Dwayne of Butcher Pen; her grandchildren, Denver and Camreigh of Healdton, Azura and Austin of Butcher Pen, and Cheyenne, Idabelle, Declan, and William of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Kimberly Dulworth and husband Rick of Wetumpka as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts. BJ's life was a testament to love, strength, and family, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services to honor and celebrate the life of Brenda Jane Badders, known as BJ to most, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at DeArman-Clark Funeral Home. Family hour will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Arrangements were made under the direction and care of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home in Tishomingo. Friends and family may leave online condolences on our website at www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Brenda Jane Badders "BJ"

October 15, 1970 - August 5, 2024