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Brenda Williams Obituary

Brenda D. Williams PORTSMOUTH - Brenda Delores Williams, 61, of the 3800 block of Greenwood Drive, died Feb. 12, 2009, in her residence. She was employed for 29 years as an account specialist with Naval Facility Engineering Command, Atlantic Division. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church where she was involved as chairman of the Deaconess Board, Voices of St. John, Usher Board No. 2, Couples Ministry and Disciples Sunday school class. She was predeceased by her father, Arthur Dunston. She is survived by her spouse, Joe H. Williams; three daughters, Kristine Watson (William), Anita Anderson and Dana Taylor (Tim); two sons, Bryant K. Dunston (Rita) and Eric Westmoreland; a stepdaughter, Carolyn McCollum (William); mother, Mae Bell Dunston; five sisters, Cynthia Noell, Cecilia Johnson (David), Joycelyn McCoy, Paula Lee (David) and Melinda Gaines; three brothers, Larry Westmoreland, Kevin Dunston and Ricky Dunston (Hazel); 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepgrandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Monday in St. John Baptist Church, Pastor Robert Earls and Pastor Bryant K. Dunston presiding. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin today from 1 to 5 p.m. in Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth. The body will be in the church at 11 a.m. The family will be at the residence to receive friends.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 15, 2009.

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Robin Jones

February 23, 2009

Brenda, I love you! You mean so much to me and I am happy that I had the opportunity to express my love to you! So often we don't tell the one's we love how much they mean to us. I'm glad I did. You will always be the perfect model of a suvivor to me!! Your love, strength, kindness, and perseverance will definitely be missed. You will always be my angel! I love you!

Bonnie Wells

February 22, 2009

Kristen, Keith and Anita
I would like to offer my condolences to you and your family.

Patrice Dunston

February 21, 2009

Aunt Brenda, you will always be my rock. I remember going thru a rough patch in my life and you were there for me just as you were for everyone you came in contact with. I love you and miss you.

Donna Estep

February 18, 2009

Bryant & Family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your Mother. Like the glow of a candle...May your memories light your path and warm you heart in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you during this very difficult time.

Lennie Kling

February 18, 2009

I would like to offer the family my condolences. I only wish I had known of Brenda's passing in time to offer them in person. The many times I got to deal with her at work were always pleasant and fun. I'm sorry I didn't get to know Brenda better over the many years we both spent at NAVFAC Atlantic. Brenda will truly be missed!

Michele Robinson

February 18, 2009

Bryant and Family
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
Michele and Dolores

Patricia Royster

February 18, 2009

Bryant Dunston and Family,

The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love. With Sympathy,

The Roysters

Stephen Josie

February 17, 2009

Bryant,
Sheila and I offer to you and your family our condolences. You are an exceptional person because of the things you have learned from your mother. It is our prayer that your memories of her will bring joy and comfort in the days and years ahead. We are assured that God will fill the void, heal the hurt and console your soul.
Whatever we can do for you please let us know.
May His peace be with you, Rita and the entire family.

Stephen & Sheila Josie
Body of Christ Community Church

Paige Flores

February 17, 2009

I got to know this wonderful women later in her life but her faith has touched me and she was a joy to work with. My heart is full with joy because she is with the Father now and resting in peace ,she goes to prepare a place for me. In thee,O Lord,do I put my trust ,let me never be put to confusion. Brenda had no confusion when it came to God. Rest in peace until we meet again.

Lisa Watkins (Watson)

February 16, 2009

Anita, Kristen, Dana, Keith and Eric,
I was informed today of the passing of your mom. I want you to know that I am praying God's peace and comfort for all of you and that the joy of the Lord will be your strength.
1Peter 5:7 "Cast all your care on Him because He cares for you"

Anita Anderson, daughter

February 16, 2009

Mom, You was the BEST mother a child could ever want. I cared for you and loved you as best I could and it still seems as if that was not good enough for an Angel such as you. Your love was always unconditional and you heart, genuine. I cry every day with mixed emotions. First, because you did not suffer and was not in pain and for that I am truly thankful. Secondly, because the selfish part of me was not ready to let you go although I believe in my heart that God needed another Angel in His Kingdom. Its so hard to say goodbye to an Angel such as you, MOM. Ill always love you, honor you and cherish the time that God has blessed me with you.

kenya anderson

February 16, 2009

i love you babydoll.

Brenda Garris

February 16, 2009

Joe and The Entire Family

I was truly blessed to have had Brenda as a childhood friend throughout our teenage years. I thank God for the close relationship and the fond memories that we shared. Among the great and glorious gifts our heavenly Father sends is the GIFT of UNDERSTANDING that we find in loving friends. She leaves a void in my heart for now however this i know that we'll see each other again someday. I'm truly going to miss my friend BRENDA............................

Lorita Geddie

February 16, 2009

To Bryant, Dunston & Williams Family

We are thinking of you during this difficult times. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
We will always hold on to the memories of Brenda at the last Family Reunion.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"

Your cousins,
Vincent, Lorita, Mylena & Diva

Sarah Green-Tart

February 15, 2009

To the Williams and Duston Family I would like to extend my sincere Condolences in loss of your wife
Mother, Daughter and Sister. May God Bless you at this difficult time, may he grant you all the strength you need. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rose Barnes Davis

February 15, 2009

To the Williams and Dunston family I extend my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. May you find comfort in the loving and caring arms of our Lord Jesus Christ who sustains us all. You are in my prayers.

Sharon Gatling

February 15, 2009

To Bryant and the entire Williams Family, I would like to extend my sincere condolences at this very difficult moment. Brenda was indeed a very sweet, kind and friendly person. It truly was a joy to work with her at Navfac Atlantic and she will surely be missed. Take courage and find strength in the words of Jesus that says "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Cherish the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and peace,
Sharon Gatling

Pastors Grady & Mattie McMurren - SRBC

February 15, 2009

Bryant, is there a Word from the Lord? Psalms 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Trust and believe in the Lord because He's the only one that can bring you through this sorrowful time. Your family and friends will be there to support you but can't no body do you like Jesus, can't nobody do you like the Lord. When the praises go up the blessings will truly come down. Love you much.

Sandra Chandler Moore

February 15, 2009

In times of trouble, God is with you always. I am praying for the Williams and Dunston family. I knew your wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend for about 20 years and loved her so very much. I pray that you all will find strength in the God that she knows and loves. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also." Believe that your Mom is with our savior.
Sorrowfully submitted.

Michael and Linnette Perrimon

February 15, 2009

I took a moment today to think of you and thank God for your enduring friendship. Thank you for being such a great friend.

"A friend loves at all times."

Bryan....THAT WAS A EASY JOB LOVING BRENDA

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