Brenda Joyce Holley, age 63, passed away on September 27, 2025, at her home in Ochlocknee, GA. Brenda was born on August 5, 1962, in Cairo, Georgia to loving parents Franklin Bass Sr. and Retha Manning. Brenda was a devoted individual who cherished her family and embraced life with passion. Brenda dedicated her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Archbold, where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate spirit. She attended the Cairo Church of God, and found happiness in expressing her love and faith through painting. Brenda is survived by her dad, Franklin Bass Sr.; son, Linzy Meadows Jr. (Terry) of Ochlocknee; her cherished grandchildren, Haylee Meadows, Lilly Meadows, Kelvin Bass, Kayla Bass, and Zoe Dawson; and her great-grandchild, Carson Daniels. She is also survived by her siblings, Kenneth Bass Jr. (Barbara), Angela Bass, and Cindy Bass, along with her nieces and nephews: Brandi Parker, Jennifer Sellers, Joshua Sellers, Lisa Burns, Jason Loper, Trina Bass, Vickey Farrington, and Zackery Farrington. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, her daughter, Nicola Miller, her brother Bobby Farrington, and her grandson, Christopher Meadows. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday September 30, 2025 in the Allen and Allen Funeral Home Celebration of Life Chapel, with Pastor Mike Pillow officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Her family will received friends on Monday evening from 5:00-7:00PM in the Allen & Allen Funeral Home Chapel.
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