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Memories and Condolences
for Brenda Briner
Quentin Harris
October 27, 2023
Brenda I miss you dearly my friend. We grew up with each other since we were friends in Riley Elementary. GOD bless you always to your family Forever your friend. Quentin Harris
Quentin Harris
October 27, 2023
Brenda I miss you dearly my friend. We grew up with each other since babies at Riley Elementary. GOD bless you always and your family. Quentin Harris
Aurelia & Gregory Weaver
April 1, 2016
To The Briner Family:
Tears are God's gift to us, our holy water. They heal us as they flow. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. God bless you and your family.
KAREN FELICIANO
April 1, 2016
Love you, I know I wasn't around but as long as I knew you were around it was great! Will miss your earthly presence but you are with Jesus!!! I am praying for your family. Love You .... with that beautiful hair ... you know what I am talking about!
April 1, 2016
Sorry to hear the loss of Brenda. My Prayers goes out to the Family. May God Continue to lift you up in his Spirit and Believe that the Joy of the Lord is our Strength.
Kathleen Smith & Hughes Family
Merrillville, In
Ann Williams
March 31, 2016
We grow up in the church letting our light shine. And your light will keep shining in all our hearts you touch.
Ann Hinton
March 31, 2016
We grow up in church learning how to walk in the light. And now GOD has sent his flame to carry you home. Your light will shine in all our hearts forever.
Regina Clayton
March 31, 2016
My condolences to the family. Brenda was a beautiful and very knowledgeable lady that I had the pleasure of meeting and worked with at DCS. R.I.H Brenda
Loretta Boston
March 31, 2016
A true Angel has been plucked from earth!! My condolences to the entire family. Beautiful memories of her and her contagious smile will be missed.
Carolyn Elmore
March 31, 2016
Brenda is a beautiful person and she has made an impression on those she has passed in life. Praying for the family and hoping you hold on to the Lord for your strength.
Former co-worker
Gwenda Steele
March 31, 2016
My sincere heartfelt sympathies. I was truly shocked to read of your transition. Rest in heaven MY DEAR friend. PRAYING for your strengthening as you celebrate her life.
JoAnn Gray
March 31, 2016
I have warm memories of Brenda from our time at the DPW. I pray for comfort and strength to each family member. God bless and keep you during this time of sorrow.
Shelia Billingsley
March 31, 2016
My condolences to your family. Brenda was a sweet person and had an infectious laugh. I enjoyed spending time with her at work.
Jeanette Elliott
March 31, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
March 31, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and extend heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Losing a love one truly grieves the heart. May the God of all comfort strengthen and encourage you during the difficult days ahead.
March 31, 2016
Condolences to the Briner Family.
R.I.P Ms. Brenda. You will be truly missed.
Love Lillian Miller
Ujuana Flanagan-Pickett & Family
March 31, 2016
To the Plair Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tay -N- Liz Plair
March 31, 2016
Forever in our hearts. We love you Auntie Brenda.
Willa Fleets
March 31, 2016
Sending my thoughts and prayers during the loss of your loved one. She was truly a pleasure to work with and I will miss her beautiful smile and outgoing personality.
Brenda Neal
March 31, 2016
As I sit looking at your Picture I think about growing up with the person I call my name sake. See i am also a Brenda and I consert her to be one of my big sister. I am so sadden that God has call you home so soon, You will be truley missed.
March 31, 2016
Easter offers hope to those who grieve.
March 31, 2016
missing you my favorite cousin.cynth
David & Tonda Word
March 31, 2016
So very sorry to hear that Brenda passed away. May the family seek comfort in the Lord. RIH
LaShaunta Pierce
March 31, 2016
My sincerest empathy to the family for the loss of such a great woman. I wish peace and rest for Brenda. God bless you.
Yasmin Briner
March 31, 2016
Family I am so deeply saddened at Brenda's passing. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Such a beautiful person inside and out. Love you all
Myrtle Mateen
March 31, 2016
I was sorry to hear of the passing of a dear friend and co-worker that I've known for several years. Brenda was one of the sweetest and funny person you could meet. I didn't know of her illness but i know she was a fighter and held on long as she could.I will be praying for her husband children and family in the days ahead. If love could have kept her here she wouldn't have died. The agency DPW retirees share in your grief.
March 31, 2016
I was saddened to hear of my former coworker Brenda's passing. Please take comfort in knowing she was loved by all and a blessing to many. Continue to hold onto and trust in God. He will comfort you and give you peace through this time. Blessings always, Vanessa Stafford
Alesha Johnson
March 31, 2016
I will miss my G-Ma.
Love,
dennis PERKINS
March 31, 2016
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE LOSS OF A FAMIY MEMBER
Glenn Penick
March 31, 2016
I am so sorry to here about Brenda's passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences.
The Thomas's
March 31, 2016
Loving and missing you forever
TOMMIE & MIN. PATTI SMITH
March 31, 2016
GOD TOOK YOU IN LOVING ARMS
HE SAW YOU NEEDED REST
HIS GARDENS MUST BE BEAUTIFUL
FOR HE ONLY THE BEST!!!
"BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL COMFORTED"
IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW, GOD IS ARE THERE. POWERFUL WOMAN OF GOD,AND WE WILL MISS HER...
Minister Patti Gilliam-Smith
March 30, 2016
PHENOMENAL WOMAN!!! that's was Brenda.
"I can all things through Christ who strengthens me." Brenda's kind soul and giving spirit touched so many and will be forgotten.
PHENOMENAL WOMAN
janie murray
March 30, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Johnny W. IsBell
March 30, 2016
I will never forget Bren; she was a beautiful person with a wonderful spirit. My deepest sympathy to her family.
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