Brenda Permenter East, 78, of Jonesboro, AR passed away May  28, 2023 at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro. She was born April 29, 1945 in Luxora, AR to Junior Permenter and Doris Ellis. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Robert Harris. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Alvin East of Jonesboro, AR, three daughters Robin (Wally) Harris Lee of Marked Tree, AR, Janet (Larry) Hosman of Trumann, AR and Jennifer (Dan) of Fort Lauderdale, FL, two brothers Larry (Jeanie) Permenter of Blanchard, LA and Gary (Peggy) Permenter of Tyronza, AR, five grandchildren Alex, Karmyn, Austin, Carter and Noah and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2-3PM at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR. Graveside services will be Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4PM at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, AR. Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, AR will be in charge of the arrangements.