"Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy." Beloved Mother and Sister Brenda Cheryl Yost, 59, of Houston passed away on March 11, 2015 in Houston Texas. She was born February 28, 1956, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her son Christopher Cowley and wife Aprile, daughter Beth Lyles and husband Brian, daughter Lauren Yost, Brother Roger Yost and wife Debbie, sister's Gina Duell and husband Gary, Karen Leehan and several grandchildren. Brenda also is survived by her nephews and nieces, Tara Bailey, Amy Duell, Brandy Webster, Michelle Devine, Tiffany Byrne, Ryan Duell, Aaron Yost, Adam Leehan, and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orval Leo Yost and Violet Virginia Yost, and brothers Butch Orval Yost, James Yost and Randy Yost. A private Memorial Service will be held for the family and close friends.