Brenda L. Palazzi (nee Stevenson), 72, of Elyria passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at University Hospital Main Campus. She was born May 2, 1947 in Oak Hill, WV. Brenda was a manager for Ups and Downs for several years at Midway Mall in Elyria, then became the bookkeeper for Palazzi Electric. She enjoyed gardening , shopping, the theater, and especially spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her husband of 44 years John Palazzi of Elyria; daughter Monica Palazzi of Avon; sister Linda (Wayne) Moreau of South Pines, NC.; brothers James (Sadie) of Charlotte,NC, Paul (Laura) of Elyria, David (Cindy) of Greenville,SC.; nephews Matt Moreau, Matthew Hawke, Benjamin Palazzi, Joshua and Nathan Stevenson. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Mildred Stevenson (nee Callahan). Family will receive friends 10AM until time of Celebration of Life at 12 Noon Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com