Brenda Drier passed away Sunday December 7, 2014, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport.

Born in Lockport on April 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Katherine Rasyl Butz. Brenda worked many years at Honey Hill Pet Store in Eastern Hills Mall in Clarence.  She was a member of the Wrights Corners Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, a foster family for Save-a-Pet and was an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Lockport, participating in the bell choir and choir.  Brenda enjoyed animals, gardening and crafts.  She is was also a snowbird, going to Florida every winter to see her many friends.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ray Drier; mother of Raymond (Jennifer Stott) Drier of Lockport, Cheryl (Jim) Beyer of Wilson and Kathy (late Christopher) Rowland of Wilson.  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her sister, Mary Lou Ritz and 5 nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, Inc., 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be Wednesday morning at 10 AM, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 75 East Ave, Lockport, NY 14094.  Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.