HOLIDAY, FL
Brenda Sue Zapfe (Compton), age 67, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, at AdventHealth Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She was born on August 24, 1958, in Greensburg, Indiana.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Steve Zapfe – Holiday, FL; her sons, Bill (Justa) Clark – Shelbyville, IN and Jordan (Heather) McQueen – Georgetown, TX; her siblings, Kathy (Ron) Ross – Westport, IN, Gregory Compton – Westport, IN, Mary (Trevor) Speer – Columbus, IN, Laura (David) Akemon – Lebanon, IL, and Angela (Darin) Cunningham – Westport, IN. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Albert and Phyllis Zapfe; her brothers-in-law, Charles and Richard Zapfe; and sister-in-law, Jennifer Uphaus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Adrienne (Kay) Compton and her former husband, Ray L. McQueen.
Brenda had a joyful spirit and a deep love for life and family which includes her many nieces and nephews. She especially loved Disney World and Disney vacations, finding happiness in the magic and memories created there. Brenda’s dream was to always live in Florida where she made that dream come true. Her dogs were a constant source of companionship and comfort, and she cherished them deeply. She also enjoyed socializing at the local assisted living facility. In quieter moments, Brenda enjoyed gardening and crocheting, hobbies that reflected her patience, creativity, and nurturing nature.
In a final act of generosity, Brenda was an organ donor and donated her corneas, giving the gift of sight to two people in need. Her selflessness and compassion will continue to touch lives beyond her own.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date, with one service at a beach in Florida and a second service in Westport, Indiana.
The family requests that memorial donations in Brenda’s honor be made to the American Heart Association, the National Kidney Foundation, or the American Diabetes Association.
Brenda will be remembered for her kindness, her love of family, and the warmth she brought to all who knew her.
