Brenda J. Elso, 71, of Vero Beach, passed away on Oct. 15, 2014, at her home.
She is survived by her daughters Lisa Elso and Monica (Michael) Edwards; husband Thomas Gould; sisters, Rosa Mae (Conrad) Hedrick, Edith Hickey; brother, James “Onzie” (Cora) Hill; sisters, Joan Wilson, Jeanette Ellison, Marlene (Rob) Robbins and Tenna (David) Sprinkle; grandchildren Daniel and Ashley Edwards; 20 nieces and nephews, 38 great-nieces and nephews and 41 great-great nieces and nephews.
She was born Aug. 9, 1943, in London, Kent., and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1961, coming from Corbin, Kent. Elso was the developer and original owner of Tanglewood Village with her late husband, Tony Elso.
At the request of the family, services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homeless Family Shelter, 490 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, FL 32962 or to ARC of Indian River County, 1375 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.