Brenda Lee Sorto, 68, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Born April 25, 1957, in Baltimore, she grew up in Ellicott City and cherished her close relationships with her family. Brenda worked as a school bus driver and in hotel housekeeping, and she enjoyed traveling, classic movies, bingo, and caring for her cats. She is survived by her son Daniel Redcross, niece Sheri Fox, and nephews Sam and Keith Ellis. Brenda was predeceased by her parents, Lewis Frank Ellis and Gladys Palm, her brother Donald Ellis, and her sister Delia Ralls. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.




