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Brenda White Obituary

WHITE Brenda Neely White departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2010. She was employed by the State of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for 20 years. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Charlie and Lela Ware, grandparents Quillian and Dixie Upshaw, devoted and loving father William "Bubbles" Neely, uncle Cicero Neely, aunts Bette Neely and Norma Alexander, devoted brothers Geoffrey "Bo" Neely and Maurice Pope. Survived by her devoted and loving mother, Lela Neely; devoted and loving daughter, Anika Nicole White; cousins, Richard, Cicero III, and Donald Neely, and Emily Terry; nephews, Tracy and Erik Neely, Kerry and Kevin Shirger, and Marcus Smith; niece, Melanie Cobb; sisters-in-law, Lois Neely and Christine Heard. A Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Green Lawn Cemetery in the Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Victor M. Davis, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements by C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2010.

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Anna Collins Stanback

December 9, 2022

Brenda, I miss you so much. However, I feel your presence in spirit when I call your name or remember an adventure. I know you have your wings!

NELLIE

November 21, 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING,MERRY XMAS.AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR..ITS GETTIN CLOSER TO THE YEAR MARK.SO,IM STIL HERE BRENDA..IM STILL MISSING YOU.

Nellie

November 21, 2011

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

D#1

August 30, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Nellie

August 30, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ,BRENDA..I AM STILL MISSING YOU

D#1

July 4, 2011

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY.

Stephen Ford

May 27, 2011

Dear Mrs Neely, Nikki and Family,as I Am Just now learning Of Ms Brenda White's Passing,I'am soooo Sorry For Your Loss,May your Family ,friends and God carry U thru all Your Hard Times,my prayers are with U all. She as like all of U are greatly loved. please Call on me for anything U may need. With Love Stephen F Ford & family

D # 1

March 31, 2011

HAPPY EASTER,, AND HAPPY MOTHER,S DAY

NELLIE

February 17, 2011

HAPPY VALENTINE DAY. I REALLY DO MISS YOU.

MZ G IVIE

January 19, 2011

B U R LOVED AND MISSED. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS U AND KEEP U N R HEARTS. LOVE GENA

NELLIE

January 1, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRENDA!!!!I REALLY DO MISS YOU

Nellie

December 25, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 25, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Nellie

December 25, 2010

I Miss You So Much,,,BRENDA??? MERRY CHRISTMAS>>....

Nellie

December 24, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Nellie

December 24, 2010

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

D # 1

December 24, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

December 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and
may the memories comfort you in your time of grief.

Dorothy Jackson
1215 Woodnell Ave

Nellie

December 17, 2010

Nikki, Thank you for stoping by, D#1 Yesterday...

Nellie

December 16, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rodney C. Kent

December 16, 2010

Brenda was the ballerina who wanted to so dance. To know Brenda was to understand her smile first and the tenderness of who she really was and could be. Brenda was a part of my heart and a part of the frabic of my soul. When you are in high school love is still very young. I thank Bob Hope said it best " Thank you for the memories". I call them Precious Memories.

Brenda you may be gone but you will not be forgotten. To the family I send smiles and warm thoughts of her new journey. Her father and the father await her arrival.

Sincerely,

Rodney C. Kent C O 67

December 16, 2010

Brenda Neely White & Family
May God bless you in your time of sorrow and we'll always keep your thoughts and prayers in our hearts. May God bless you and the family.
Robert P.I. Butler & Family

December 16, 2010

For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son.

JOHN 3:13 KJV

Dear Mrs Neely and Nikki. Please know that I will truely miss Brenda. We made plans for the holiday and know I'm goin to have to change them because my friend has gone home to be with God. Keep God first and her will take care of all your pain.

Thompson

December 16, 2010

May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding rest, rule and abide with you in your time of sorrow.
Joyce, Willie and Stephanie(Thompson),Robin Washington,Glynnda Moore and Family

Marla Caslin

December 16, 2010

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to all of Brenda's family and friends. May you rest in peace, Brenda.

NIKKI WHITE

December 16, 2010

Mommy loved her family and her true friends. Nothing she loved more was a good time. Looking good and having money. She was the one I could go to and know the truth would be told and she still does! Thank you to all who have been here for my grandmother and me. Mommy was and is still loved just as much as she loved.
I will deeply miss my friend and mother. I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!

Anika "Nikki" White

December 16, 2010

My mother will be greatly and deeply missed. As we finally put her to rest today my grandmother and I would like to thank EVERYONE for their support, prayers and love. And to my grandmother, your baby girl is watching over you and me. So we are gonna be ALRIGHT!!!!!! You know she got our backs.

Paulette Mogan

December 16, 2010

I have known Brenda for many years, working not directly with, but in the same building with her, well over 15, and maybe the entire 20 years she worked for ODJFS. Brenda was always nice and had a kind word to say. RIP Brenda...Your kindness will be missed. Your family should praise GOD...for I know in my heart, you are sitting with Him in heaven.

December 16, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

MARIAN

December 16, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

SASSY

December 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.

Wimbush

December 16, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

ALL OF US @ D#1

December 16, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

NELLIE

December 16, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Pamela Hill

December 16, 2010

My sister and friend for 50 years. You will surely be missed but always loved. We've been through our ups and downs, just like sisters, but always loved each other dearly. I was always there for you through your trials with the loss of your loved ones and it hurts me terribly that I can't be there now for you, but my sister, I am there in my heart. Aunt Neal and Nikki, my heart is overwhelmed and I truly love you and feel your grief, but I know there is strength in the family and God is watching over you through these times. I will be home soon and will see you soon, Brenda will always live on through us.
God Bless You and Keep You and I Love you
Pam

Gary Lewis

December 15, 2010

So sorry for your loss,we will continue to pray for the friends and family. Was a classmate and Brentnell neighbor, she was the best, it was an honor to have shared some of life with her.

December 15, 2010

Niki, Mrs. Neely, My heart goes out to you during your time of sorrow and the days ahead. May all the Happy Times bring Smiles to your faces."Linda Thompson Lawson

PAM OWENS

December 15, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LINDA TAYLOR

December 15, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Monique Hall

December 15, 2010

Brenda maybe gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.

Mrs. Neely and Nikki,
Say not, in grief, that Brenda has gone. But give thanks that she was yours.

You are in my thoughts and prayers...

Al & Christine Beauchamp

December 15, 2010

Mrs Neely, Family & Friends of Brenda,

We offer our deepest sympathy & prayers to you in your time of sorrow.

Mary Reid

December 15, 2010

Niki and Mrs Neely, You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother and daughter

Tayia Cummings

December 15, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Anna Collins Stanback

December 15, 2010

Mrs. Neely and Nikki, I am just sad about our lost. Brenda has always been like a sister to me and Nikki a daughter and of course I had adopted the Neely family as my own family. I will truly miss our girl she had such a
loving spirit I will truly miss her. My family will keep you both lifted in prayer.

Anna Collins Stanback

Ms Carla Foster..(CarlaFaye)

December 15, 2010

Mrs.Neely and Nikki,I am so sorry for your loss.Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayer. Brenda will never be forgotten, Jesus prepares a special place for believers in heaven.
John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

D#1

December 15, 2010

WE WILL MISS YOU ,BRENDA? Much Love to U & Nikki...

"Susan" Michele Gilmore-Beach

December 15, 2010

Dear, Nicki and Family I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one. You are in my families thought and prayers every night my little one's ask for bleesings for you. Brenda always asked about Abbey and David and loved looking at their photos as they grew. I will miss her very much and hearing her call me Susan. I go by Michele yet she always called me Susan. We talked a lot over the 20 some years we worked together. Know that God and Brenda will watch over you always and that she is in a better place even though it's not easy now.
Many Blessings
Susan Michele Gilmore-Beach

Darlene Foster

December 15, 2010

"Absent from the body In the present of the lord". My dear friend I will miss you! But, I have 34 years of memories that I will cherish. I will take up where you left off in being there for Mrs. Neely and Nikki. I with the Lord help will see them through. Mrs. Neely..Nikki I love you both! Bren...again I love you and will miss you!

December 15, 2010

Mrs. Neely and Nikki, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

You are both in my prayers.

Terri Glover

Darlene Foster

December 15, 2010

"Absent from the body,In present of the Lord". My dear friend is no longer with us. But, I have 34 years of memories that I will cherish. Yes, I'm sad and I will miss her dearly....I will always have her in my heart and in Mrs. Neely and Nikki. There are going to be some rough days ahead....but the Lord wii see us through. I will pick up where you my friend left us...Mrs. Neely...Nikki....I will always be there for you both...day and night. Know that "I Love You".

D#1 HAPPY FAMILY CLUB ALL OF US @ D#1

December 15, 2010

We will truly MISS, Brenda, @ D1 ...She stop by to see ME Thursday,SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE WILL BE BACK...THAT EVENING????

December 15, 2010

Dear Mrs Neely, Nikki and Family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Althought we don't always understand, we must remain true to our faith and remember that God will put no more on us that we can bare. Brenda, gonna miss ya Girl!!!

Love,
Debbie Harper-Hughley

Nellie Cummings

December 15, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sharon & Skyler Steward

December 15, 2010

To Brenda’s dear family and friends,
I have always known Brenda to be a kind and loving person; she will be missed. We shared many stories and secrets over the years and in some ways, we will still continue to share. All the family are in our prayers at this time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that now your special angel is now your guardian angel and will be watching over you.

Edna Claytor-Dunson

December 14, 2010

Mrs Neely and Nik you know my heart goes out to you during this time of your lost of your beautiful daughter and mother. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and know that God is with you and will always be with you. Brenda I'm going to miss you so much we have shared a lot over 20 years. You're with God now and he has given you peace.

LOVE YOU,
Edna Claytor-Dunson

Edna Claytor-Dunson

December 14, 2010

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 1998-2010

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