Brenda Carol (Taylor) Durant

Brenda Carol Durant, 74, passed away August 1, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born October 29, 1950, in Cleburne, TX, to William Douglas Taylor Sr. and Helen Ruth King.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Clayton-Kay Vaughan Funeral Home at 200 E. Patton Alvarado, Texas 76009.

Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at Clayton-Kay Vaughan Funeral Home in Alvarado, Texas. Funeral procession following to Glenwood Cemetery at 415 N Parkway Dr., Alvarado, TX 76009. Graveside service following the procession.

Brenda Durant was preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Taylor, her brother Archie Taylor, and sister Sue Hilton.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Carroll Durant, and their three children, James Lee Durant and Daughter in-law Heather Bennen Durant, Heather Mae Robinson, and Crystal Marie Durant. Her grandchildren include Dixie Marie Platt (Doodlebug), Preston Lane Platt, Elena Mae Robinson (Laney), and Adelyn Kate Durant. As well as her best friend and sister in-law Patricia Durant. She is survived by several nieces and nephews as well as several great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Marilyn Ruth Perry,  and two brothers Jr. Taylor and Cecil Taylor.

Brenda Durant, also known as fubby, met the love of her life, Richard Durant, over her famous Hamburger Steaks at Monty’s in Alvarado, Texas, and were married 3 months later. They were married on July 5, 1972. They enjoyed a fun 53 years of joyful ups and downs together, but they always made it work out in the end with an I Love You.

She served her church, family, and friends and was always willing to lend a hand or ear whenever someone was in need. MawMaw had a loving soul and always loved being around family, especially whenever she got the chance to spend time with her grandkids. From playing the board game Trouble to teaching them how to cook. She will be very missed and she will never be forgotten for her undying love for others and her husband, Ricky.

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