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for Brenda Harrell
marian armstrong
June 12, 2020
renda I miss so much.You were my baby sister and my best friend.I don't know how to express what we had except the love and understanding we shared.Rest in peace my Sweet sister NO more Pain.Marian(SIS)
Joe Mapp
July 6, 2010
Brenda ... I will always love and miss you, and will always be your Joe.
Tracie Shumate
July 1, 2010
Mom,I miss you so much my heart aches,I thought it would get easier but that's not true.The longer I don't get to talk to you or see you the more it hurts.We are trying really hard to be strong, but it's not working.I hope you hear me when i'm talking to you.I'm trying to keep it all going,but I don't know.I wish you could come back to us.I will be missing & Loving you forever----Tracie---
Melanie Alley
June 27, 2010
To all the friends and family of Brenda, I am very sorry for your loss, I know Brenda was a very good friend to someone special to me. I know she is missed without a doubt. I hope that you can take a moment to remember the best time you had with Brenda. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Duane Armstrong
June 24, 2010
Aunt Brenda,You were like a 2nd mom to me.I remember as a child I wasn't very good but when I got in trouble in school you came to pick me up and boy I knew I was in for it.NO MCDONALDS FOR ME!LOL You made me lunch and I had to sit and write then it was nap time.I was mad then but now I understand.Honestly I enjoyed gong to your house even if I was in trouble.You always showed me Love.You were the coolest Aunt ever and I hate that you had to go through the Illnes you did.I never visited you while you were sick because I didnt want to see you that way.I Love and miss you very much.You will always be in my heart.
Love Duane (Hooterman)
Angel Johnson
June 24, 2010
Wow! Brenda what else can anyone say? You were my sister, 2nd Mom, Best Friend, My Idol.I always looked up to you, you were my back bone.Always spoke your mind no matter what.Always lead me in the right direction.I often think about you going to The Purple Possom man did you love to dance.When I was a child we often danced in the living room like we were off Soul Train.LoL I miss those days.And BINGO??? Yeah loved going to Bingo with you.We could sit through 2 sessions without a problem.I know there is a reason for everything that happens, but I wish I knew why bad things have to happen to such a great person.I love and Miss you so very much sis.You rest now.I know you will still be watching over me.Fly high my Angel, you have been Promoted.
Love Always Angel (Daw-Daw)
Ted Armstrong
June 22, 2010
I remember Marian and I going to Brenda’s and we would share stories about times past. She would always ask how every single one of us had been doing naming everyone. I would feel a comfort hearing her talk about her day. No TV would be on and all you wanted to hear was Brenda rattle off and laugh. The visits and phone conversations will be missed but her smile and her special glow will be with me forever. God bless you little sister.
Ted Armstrong
Gretchen Sheldon
June 22, 2010
Although I hadnt seen Brenda in YEARS....what I remember about her is extremely vivid. I remember her house, pool, blonde hair, fingernails and Aigner purses. An outspoken woman...with the kindest of hearts....and an intoxicating laugh. Rest with the Angels, Brenda. You fought the good fight. My sincerest condolences to the family....may God wrap you all in his loving arms.
Jessie Wessie Haywood
June 22, 2010
Aunt Brenda, you have always been the baddest chick in the family. Everyone who knew you loved you. The night you passed mom and I reminisced about the things that made you who you are. Things that I remember as a little girl. Your own trademarks.
I can still hear your hilarious laugh and see you sitting in your Coca-Cola decorated kitchen in that same house talking with the woman in the family with that crazy long cigarette and those gorgeous nails and styled blonde hair. And everyone knows you drove the coolest cars. That's the Aunt Brenda I will always remember.
If you ask any woman in this family they will say the same. That kitchen had an off limits to kids policy and we couldnt wait to grow up to join you in that kitchen. It's funny to think about it now.
But you're gone now. You can finally rest. You've battled this for too long. I am so super glad you're not hurting anymore. You were such a strong woman and I think everyone looks up to you for that. No matter how painful that cancer got you never let it keep you down.
You meant the world to this family and I love you so much Aunt Brenda. I will miss you. We will all miss you.
Judy McGinley
June 20, 2010
Sis, for the past 2 years of your fight to stay with us I can't begin to tell you how much you gave me. I will miss our morning talks, and your lies of how good you are doing when we knew our time was limited. We talked often of you spending quilty time with daddy and I know that you are having a great time with him. I'll be with you again one day so save me a seat. We will have some many more days of joy, joy that you gave me before you went to be with the Lord and our parents. Kisses to you and remember I will always LOVE You More.
Brianna Morabito
June 18, 2010
I know I didn't get to know aunt Brenda the way my sisters did and I wish I had. My mom tells me about aunt Brenda all the time and I will miss that I didn't get that chance for her to get to know me but I still love her.
Aeriel Haywood
June 17, 2010
You were the beastliest of all my peeps. Im gunna miss you a whole bunches. I wish you would have been here to see me graduate in person, but I know you were here in spirit. I hope to see you again some day :) I love you a whole whole whole lot. It's going to be hard without you but I no you'll always be here as the angel everyone saw you as.
Amy Morabito
June 17, 2010
You will always be with me in everything I do. I talk to you every day in my own way and I will miss you terribly. I Love you back as you would say.
Sams Pharmacy
June 16, 2010
I was so glad to have met you and to have served you in our pharmacy. We will never forget no matter how bad you may have been feeling you always had a smile on your face. Personally I loved the fight in you. We will always remember you and may you forever rest in peace.
Carol Alley
June 16, 2010
Brenda, what can I say...Heaven just got lucky. You were my BFF, Dustins Nana, and the glue that held your family together. We will miss you everyday for the rest of our life. You made friends wherever you went, and you were loved by all. Rest well my sissie, I love you more....
Billie Bergman
June 15, 2010
My sweet Brenda. We have shared so many years. We became not only friends in the 60's, we became family and remained family to this day. I will miss our many talks and laughs and secrets that only you and I shared. We made plans that someday we will keep, I know. I love you and cannot think what this world will be without you. You are on my mind everyday and will always stay in my mind and heart. Just remember, "I love you more Baby Girl." You fought a brave battle always remaining positive. Traci and Gwynn I will always be here if you need me. I loved your Mother very much. You will remain in my thoughts and my prayers.
Aunt Billie
paula ramsy
June 15, 2010
I will always hear my aunt Brendas beautiful laugh. She will be missed dearly but will remain forever in my heart. I am praying for peace for Tracy and Gwen hold on to all the Good times and memories. Love Paula Ramsey
Maureen Sudduth
June 15, 2010
Brenda was a special person and she will be missed.
Maureen Sudduth
Churchland Family Medicine
Cori Armstrong-Briggs
June 15, 2010
I will forever cherish the memories I have of our long chats at your kitchen table and our Bingo days win, lose and split 50/50 - great times. Love ya Aunt Bruno. ~Fly High~
Lisa Smith
June 14, 2010
I will always remember Brenda's beautiful smile and how she would light up a room when she laughed. I am blessed to have had a friend like her in my life and I am so sorry that she had to leave us this soon. I know that we have a beautiful Angel watching over us now! Love you girl!!
Charlie Quick-Sykes
June 14, 2010
Gwynn & Tracy,
Your mom was a blessing in disguise. I feel honored to have known her and to been her neighbor for so long. She always smiled when she spoke of you. She was a very courageous soul that will be missed dearly.
Jenny Stamer
June 14, 2010
I worked with Brenda years ago at Sam's, I am sorry to hear of her passing!! I pray her family finds peace in this... Brenda was one of a kind!!
staci brown
June 14, 2010
You are in our prayers
Nancy Harrell
June 14, 2010
Brenda, you will be missed terribly. You were the sister I never had. You were always there for me. You are so blessed that you had a wonderful relationship with Keith and Pat Lewis of West Park Church of Christ. I know that they helped you through your difficult illness, and made your passing easier because you got to know the Lord. I will miss you so much, and will always cherish our time we shared together.
Love you more,
Nancy Harrell, Chesapeake, VA
Lolita, Jessica and Brittney Gilkerson
June 14, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joyce Seargeant
June 14, 2010
I was so very sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family, especially her lovely daughters. Rest in peace.
Marian Armstrong
June 14, 2010
Brenda I will miss you so much.you were my rock and my inspiration.You had and will still have all the love and memorizes that we shared together.LOVE YOU more Marian{sis}
David Grove
June 14, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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