Brenda Ison 69 years of age of Jenkins passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022, at the Greg and Noreen Wells hospice center in Hazard. She was born on January 2, 1953, to the late Curtis Murphy and Mildred Anderson Murphy. She was a retired school teacher. 
She is survived by her husband; Steve Ison, one son; Curtis Murphy of Jenkins, one daughter; Melissa Ison of WV, one sister; Sharon Kay Mullins of NC, six grandchildren; Destiny Murphy, Kaizer Murphy, Sophia Hammonds, Bella Hammonds, Evelyn Reffitt and Magnolia Reffitt. As well as a host of nieces, nephews and all of the students she loved so much. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Brent Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery at Shelbiana. Visitation will begin on Sunday at 6:00PM with services beginning at 7:00PM.