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Brenda Abdel-Malek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 30, 2025.

Brenda Gale Dawson Gosnell Abdel-Malek, aged 80, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Martinsburg, WV. Born on February 21, 1945, Brenda was a beloved figure in her community, known for her dedication to her family and her love for animals.

Brenda spent 20 fruitful years working at Sears in Martinsburg, finishing her working career at Video Den in Inwood, contributing significantly to both establishments with her hard work and dedication.

She leaves behind a loving family, including her children, Craig (Cassandra) Gosnell, Steven Gosnell, and Natalie Gosnell; grandchildren, Corey (Gabriella) Gosnell, Andrew Preston Gosnell, and Kenna Gosnell; and great-grandchild, Aurora Gosnell. Brenda is also survived by her siblings, Gloria Dean, Judy (Wayne) Nealis, Wanda (Donnie) See, Raymond (Lori) Dawson, and James Dawson, as well as her beloved Aunt Jo Ganoe and many neices, nephews, and cousins. Brenda is also leaving behind very special friends, Leon Upright, Randal and Elaine "Sweetpea" Richards.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Dawson and Audrey Ganoe Dawson, her brother, Roger Dawson, and her sister, Betty Jones.

A memorial service for Brenda will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, located at 22396 Northwestern Turnpike, Romney, WV. Following the service there will be lunch served for family and friends.

Brenda's life was one of warmth, generosity, and a profound love for her family and friends. Her memory will undoubtedly be cherished by all who knew her.

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Yvette Ganoe

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Brenda

You will be miss by everyone including your cats, we love you dearly, so many fond memories when you lived out here and even when I went back home to visit, I had so much fun with you and the kids that night when we all went out prior to going out that night Craig, Steven and I stayed up real late just reminisce all those fun memories. Thinking back as a teenager and helping with babysitting the kids back on Alburtis street those were the days loved going to your house with my dad to just hang out and also remember the house over in Lakewood by Mayfair park, funny how I'm rarely over in that direction as there so many other routes ( shorter one you can take ) and of all days I happened to be there today It was surprised as I looked around I realized where I was and how you used to live on that street many years ago.

I quite frequently pass the house on Alburtis that house has a lot of memories I always think of you and the kids when I pass by "sweet memories" I enjoyed our talks and when we did you ALWAYS made me feel special and loved. I loved chatting and sharing comments with each other on Facebook, that was our way of communicating with all things going on in life and talking on the phone wasn't always easy, I would ask Craig did she make another profile cause I missed you on there, I'm really going to miss you now

I always thought you were beautiful you had a wonderful smile a great shape and always wearing such cute shoes you didn't take anything from anyone growing up I was like wow! she's my Cool Cousin.

I had my share of tears and the guilt of not coming back to visit again ( sooner ) I remember when I came out you and Tommy came to the restaurant bar and when we seen each other you open your arms up so wide and gave me the biggest hug and smile I've never forgotten that, I feel that same hug when I think of you & now you got the best and biggest hug from Jesus as now he has his loving arms wrapped around you. I know you got to see my dad & there's no doubt in my mind your all together, I'm sure you already told him how much we love and miss him, You will be miss from your family in California, soar with the angels as you shine bright rest in peace in heavenly paradise Love you most and forever Yvette