Brenda Jones Cohen of Leawood, Ks., passed away Friday July 2, 2010 at St. Luke South Hospital after a brief and intense struggle with cancer. Born on November 10, 1940, she was the daughter of John W. Jones and Ruth Jones Barker of West Frankfort, IL.

Mrs. Cohen was co-owner of Paco Designs in Lenexa, Kansas with her husband of 26 years, Paul N. Cohen. Brenda had a keen eye for fashion and fine art and a terrific sense of humor. She was a very independent and forward thinker, business leader, trail blazer for women, and possessed a strong sense of self. Brenda was a wonderful mother, grandmother, employer and amazing friend to many. Brenda studied at William Woods College in Fulton, Mo. Survivors include her husband Paul and children Christopher D. Hagan, Jeffrey L. Hagan, John and Janette Hagan, Elinor and Jason Lowe and her step-children Bob, David and Cecily. Her grandchildren, Owen, Finn and Harper, who affectionately called her BB will miss her. The family is grateful and appreciative of the physicians and staff at St. Luke

A remembrance gathering will be held at Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa, Kansas on Friday July 16 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers and gifts can be made to the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life Overland Park 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, Mo. 64105