Memorials may be made to the family. Brenda Sue Laird, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the age of 56. Cherished wife of Frank Laird; dearest daughter of Shirley Diane (Ronald G.) Lucas and the late Douglas Rankin; loving mother of Kristina Murdock and Rachelle Arnold; beloved grandmother of Joseph, Ashley and Briana; dear sister of Donna (Eddie) James; dear niece of Keith Adams. She is preceded in death by her sister, Debbie Bradford. Brenda loved her family, husband, children and grandchildren.