Brenda Heath Barrett
Brenda Heath Barrett
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Murfreesboro - Brenda Heath Barrett of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away Monday night, January 13, following a 15-month battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. She is survived by her husband McKinley (Mack) Barrett, her son Lee Barrett, and her daughter Emily Romine, her grandson Mack Barrett, brothers Dale, Don, and John Heath, sister Cathy Johns, son-in-law Russell (Rusty) Romine, and step grandchildren Alex and Marissa.
Brenda was a graduate of Murfreesboro Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University. She taught Special Education for over 36 years serving at both Walter Hill and Wilson Elementary Schools.
She was an active member of Walter Hill First Baptist Church serving in many areas of their ministry.
There will be a Memorial Service for Brenda on Saturday, January 18, at Walter Hill First Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m., with the service to follow.
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Tammy Morton
January 21, 2020
May God bless you all at this most difficult time. Brenda was an amazing teacher and friend. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Tammy Morton
Kevin Frasure
January 17, 2020
Mrs Barrett was my teacher at Walter Hill. She was so nice and worked really hard with me to make sure that I was out of Resource before going to Oakland High School. She was a very kind and caring woman. Emily, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. You're in my prayers.
January 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Clare and Tom Stevenson
January 17, 2020
Dear Mack and Children,
We were so sorry to hear about Brenda's passing.
May our Lord bring a special comfort to you now and in the days ahead.
Love from Us,
Bonnie Claire and Shelby Alcott
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Angie Mayeaux
January 17, 2020
Emily, I know you and your mom have a very close, very special relationship. I pray that God fills your heart and mind with the most amazing memories until you see her again.
Vickie Punchard
January 16, 2020
I was privileged to work with Mrs. Barrett at Wilson Elementary. She was an amazing woman, teacher and friend! I am very thankful to have known her! She will be missed tremendously!!!
Jenn Squance
January 16, 2020
My deepest condolences to everyone who loved Mrs. Barrett. I was honored to work across the hall from her at Wilson for six years. She was a very special person and I am so lucky that I got to know her.
Wanda Jones
January 16, 2020
Brenda was a parent when children came to kindergarten and I was lucky to be the teacher. She was always kind and caring.
Jennifer Zapotocky
January 16, 2020
Mrs. Barrett was an amazing and sweet lady. She was my Katie's favorite teacher. I know it's hard when you lose someone you love. We are praying for y'all.
Kenny Thomas
January 16, 2020
Sorry to hear about Brenda Mack, Lee and Emily. I remember Mack you told me back in the late 70's when Brenda turned 25 years old, you told her on her birthday she was a quarter of a century old and how old that was. I respect her as a teacher and double that being a special education teacher. You have to be a blessed soul to do that job. Two of my kids are teachers and their spouses so that makes her life career more understandable.
God bless you all,
Your ole friend,
Kenny Thomas
Becci Steed
January 16, 2020
She always called me her other daughter. Such a special soul. Rest sweet Lady.
Donna Curray-Dickens
January 16, 2020
Mrs. Barrett was the BEST. My daughter loved her so much.
RAGAN MITCHELL
January 15, 2020
Prayers to your family. Mrs. Barrett will be missed. My daughter enjoyed having her in school.
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