Brenda Jones Obituary
Brenda was preceded in death by her twin sister, Linda Jane Harrison-Johnson, and her dad, Charles L. Cartledge. She is survived by her daughters, Nicole Michelle Harrison and Rev. Dr. Shana Denise Goodson, as well as her son, Mr. Jonathan Leon Goodson (Tracy). Her loving Mother, Thelma Cartledge, siblings, Debra, Gerald, Charles, Kim, Mark, Sharon, and Kay Cartledge, Mark Anthony and Charlene Harrison. Special Grandchildren, Joshua (Alexis) and Jaleb Harrison, Niasia and Carmelo Goodson. Brenda's twin legacy lives on in the lives of the new addition to her family, great- granddaughters, Aubree Alis and Autumn Alis Harrison, and great-grandson, Josiah Jamel Harrison, grand-dog, Roman Zeus Harrison.
Services for Ms. Brenda Harrison-Jones will be as follows:
Wake- Thur April 4th 5-8pm at Angel Hills Funeral Chapel 1125 St. Paul Street Rochester NY
Funeral- Fri April 5th 11am
Restoration Church of God 595 Frost Ave Rochester NY
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Nikki Nicole
March 23, 2025
Debra Cartledge
March 22, 2025
I wish I didn't miss you but I do March 22 2025 our smiles are forever for you
Catherine Smith-Marcano
March 22, 2025
Miss hearing your voice aunt Brenda
Doobie
Nikki Nicole
February 14, 2025
Happy Valentine´s Day Mommy! I still feel your love! Thank you for loving me beyond the skies. You are surely and sorely missed beyond measure.
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Nikki Nicole
January 19, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mommy
Mommy, I don´t know how to live this life without you. The void you left feels unbearable some days, and my heart aches because you were taken from me too soon. I miss your warmth, your love, and the way you made everything feel okay, no matter how hard life got.
Today, as I honor your birthday, I´m holding on to every memory, every lesson, and every ounce of love you poured into me. I pray that you feel the love I still carry for you, even from here.
Lord, please give me strength. Please help me find the peace and courage I need to keep going, because this life feels so heavy without her. Wrap me in your comfort and guide me through the pain.
Mommy, I love you beyond words. Happy birthday in heaven.
Forever your child,
Nikki Nicole
Nikki Nicole
June 22, 2024
Mommy people said time will heal but that's not my story, I hurt today, just 90 days ago as if it was yesterday that you left us. I'm trying to be half the grandma to Josiah, Aubree & Autumn as you were to Joshua & Jaleb. I need you more now than ever even though your spirit is here. Now, I know why you kept repeating to be strong and keep you in our heart but we are all actually wearing you daily in a heart keepsake. Lord Mommy, this is so hard- I didn't realize how much you will be missed! Mommy you were there for everybody but on your last months it was your children by your side daily, never left your side and we will cherish your memory and legacy with The BrendaBearFoundation, a social awareness mission.
Nikki Nicole
April 22, 2024
Mommy today marks 30 days since you left me in body but today you sent your spirit telling me you are still here! You took such good care of us and even in death you are still loving and providing for us beyond the skies. We miss you soooo much. This hole in my heart will never leave, but because of your last words, I know God will show me how to cope and be strong as you told us and keep you in our hearts! Mommy, watching sports, going to church, attending your boys football games, and cooking your favorite meals will NEVER be the same! I love you so much Mommy- thank you for whispering to me, "I KNOW"! Keep resting my BELOVED, Mommy BJ- love always, your Mrs. Kravitz
Leroy Thompson
April 7, 2024
From day one in 81, she made me feel like family attending Preschool at Gennessee Settlement House. A LEGEND in the ROCHESTER community has gained her well deserved angel wings ..
Anitra Jeffries-Ngounda
April 5, 2024
I have known Brenda All My Life. My siblings and my cousins all grew up with knowing Brenda and her children..We're family. I loved hearing all the funny stories of Brenda and my mother's (Mae Jeffries) adventures from when they were young women. The way Brenda loved the Lord always inspired me to seek God more in my everyday life. I'm gonna miss he so much, but I know that our Heavenly Father has his arms wrapped around her, and she can finally hear him say...Well Done!
Brenda Oglesby
April 4, 2024
MS.B THATS WHAT WE CALLED EACH OTHER BECAUSE MY NAME IS BRENDA AS WELL. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE KINDNESS SHE ALWAYS SHOWED ALONG WITH HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE. REST WITH THE KING I SAW THE PEACE ON YOUR FACE ALONG WITH YOUR SMILE. MY HEART HURTS CONDOLENCES FOR THE FAMILY. BRENDA OGLESBY AND FAMILY
Marilyn Cunningham
April 4, 2024
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to this awesome family. Fond memories of us all growing up together. I´ll always remember Brenda and Linda! Hudson Ave, Oregon and Harrison streets were the streets back in the 60s and the 70s. I´ll also miss seeing you at the many church services and programs! You were faithful my sister in the Lord, enjoy your rest. Blessings Rev. Marilyn "Rita"Cunningham
Charlene Martin
April 1, 2024
My sincere condolences to Brenda´s children and everyone that loves her. I considered her family and will miss her dearly. She was funny, strong and so loving and supportive. She was there for our family on countless occasions. In 1997 when my mom passed away she was one of the first faces to show up that night. She prayed with me each night for a week when I had trouble sleeping during another difficult period years later. When she asked you how you were doing she really wanted to know. One time she asked me and I had the nerve to say "girl don´t ask". She said "I am asking now sit down and talk to me", I´ll cherish the memories of the good times and never forget her. On behalf of my sister Mae and our entire family we pray for God´s grace and mercy to cover her babies and the family.
Lakesha McCloud
April 1, 2024
Not great at expressing my feelings but wanted to say something... here's a picture i found of us at Grace Temple during our Easter program.
Your mother,Sis Brenda Jones was a wonderful, sweet, and funny person. In her presence she could always get me to laugh.
Even though she is gone, she will always hold a special place in our hearts.
In these moments, when there are no words, know that the ones we love remains beside us, now and always.
Love yall,
Lakesha McCloud
Robert Wellington Hunter
March 28, 2024
TO The family of Missionary Brenda Jean Jones.
I am sure you know what a Gem Missionary Jones was to you. However, she was a Prescious Jewel in many other areas. At Genesee Settlement House, she was a Pre-school teacher for several decades. There are hundreds of individuals she taught over the years that are now in their late twnties, thirties, forties and even fiftties and I dare say, some are perhaps Doctors, Lawyers, Social workers, Preachers, Teachers and a variety of other professions because of MRS. BRENDA as she was called. So to the Family, please accept my prayers and condolences. And know that God has His arms around Missionary Benda Jones now and perhaps she is teaching other Saints God's lesson. May God Bless and Keep all of you.
Robert W. Hunter
Rev Dr Shana Goodson
March 28, 2024
Rev Dr Shana Goodson
March 28, 2024
Rev Dr Shana Goodson
March 28, 2024
Blessings upon blessings, Mommy BJ, Mama Love, Grandma Turkey, My BFF, one of God's most Beautfiuliest Creation! Words cannot describe what I am feeling right now, but I love you so so so so so so so much. I will greatly miss your presence, warm smile, wise counsel, and humor. I am glad that you are NO LONGER SUFFERING. I honor God for allowing me to be at your bedside to pray for you, anoint you, laugh with you, and record special messages to cherish as lifetime memories of your love for me, family and friends. I appreciate every valuable lesson you've taught me, especially the gift of love. The love you illustrated daily is impeccable, and you always kept a genuine smile on your face even in the midst of pain. Thank you for being an amazing selfless mother with unshakeable faith, noble character, heart of praise and worship, outstanding listening skills, integrity, creativity, unique fashion (everything had to match from head to toe), and protective instincts (you did not play about your Shana Baby, lol, and others, too, like your Mother, Thelma, Joshua (Grandson Number One), Jaleb (Your Ham), Carmelo (Football Star, kill that ball, Melo), Josiah (Great Grandson, JJ), Niasia (Your special Granddaughter), Roman (Grand Dog ), Nikki (Your Beloved Nicole AKA Mrs. Kravitz, the Nosey Neighbor, lol), Marthenia (Pookie Wookie), and Jonathan, your only son (Booner, who is spoiled rotten, lol). I will hold you dear to my heart daily, Mommy Moo Moo Rest In Paradise Mommy BJ, My Beautiful Angel, My BFF, and I will continue to do everything you told me Love Always, Rev Dr Shana Denise Goodson, Your Preacher and Prayer Warrior (You always told people: I have a Preacher Daughter who is anointed to pray, and I will tell her to pray for you! Shana, call this number and pray for them )
Rachell Cobb-Valion
March 28, 2024
Words cannot express how you will
Be missed. You were not just an excellent friend, but a cherished soul who brought joy and laughter into Dennis and my life. Your physical absence leaves an irreplaceable void. I will forever treasure the memories we shared and hold onto the love and friendship we had. I love you my friend, may you find peace and solace in the heavens above.
Willette Jackson
March 27, 2024
My memory of Mother Brenda is her reassuring voice on the family prayer calls! You will be greatly missed.
Tracy Goodson
March 27, 2024
Having known mommy Bj, I realize this world has lost a special lady. Mommy always made me feel loved. I am so grateful to have had the privilege to be your daughter. The lord has lost a real one. I will love and take care of your son always and forever. To my husband and my 2 sisters please accept my sympathies to you over your loss of such a special mother. She was a woman like no other. She gave life to you all, taught many , and never judged individuals. Mommy will always be with us. Trust me I believe it. She would not have been so ready to go if she didn't believe that she wasn't going to be with us. She may be gone in body but with us all in spirit. You will be missed Mommy bj, but I will still count on you to be with us during our cowboys game talking about our boys. Love you.
Kizmet (KC)
March 27, 2024
Mother Brenda,
I´m going to miss calling you and praying with you hearing you call me KC when you answer the phone as we laughed and joked about me being from Kansas City and the Chiefs especially when you were rooting against us for the Philly Eagles and we beat y´all I´d call and tease you since I bragging rights more importantly I´m going to miss your sweet spirit although we didn´t meet in person you made me feel loved and special through the phone lines I´d call to pray for you and you´d always pray afterwards for me I was introduced to you by Dr Shana I thank GOD for the legacy you leave behind through her you have touched my life in a special way and will always remain in my heart it´s hard for me to say goodbye so I won´t I will call Shana now and continue praying for you family as I know GOD will sustain them all.
Tanya Daniel´s
March 26, 2024
I send my condolences to the family my heart goes out to you all Mrs Brenda was a sweet lady and a strong women of god I´m sending hugs to my bro Johnathan and to his sisters I´m praying for you all she is resting with god now praying for you all
Catherine Smith
March 26, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family.
Catherine Smith
March 26, 2024
GOD saw you getting tired, so he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me", GOD rest your soul in heaven Brenda, I love you dearly my friend and will always miss you
Jana Pope
March 26, 2024
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. With love, sister, Jana Pope.
Jarneen Brown
March 26, 2024
I Met Mama Brenda years ago. She was such a sweet jewel. She was so full of life and spirit and heart of pure love. Not to mention a comedian. She loved me effortless. She prayed for me through my storms. She fought a good fight. My prayers are with the family. Let's keep her memories alive ! Love, Jarneen Brown, Atlanta , GA
Tammie tanks
March 26, 2024
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family Mrs. BRENDA was very sweet and caring with a smile everytime I saw her when visiting in Georgia may god give you strength during this difficult time just know she is resting peacefully and in a better place
"Doobie" Catherine Smith-Marcano
March 26, 2024
A woman of impact to many time and time again through her empowered courage, endurance of stamina, agility of understanding, perseverance, and overall her faith. This is who I have known as Aunt Brenda.
Catherine Smith-Marcano
March 26, 2024
A woman of impact to many time and time again through her empowered courage, endurance of stamina, agility of understanding, perseverance and overall her faith. This is the aunt Brenda I have known and love.
Nikki Nicole
March 26, 2024
Mommy words can't express the loss I feel. Thank you for not giving up on me! Your favorite words were, "it's not how you start, but how you finish"! YOU, MY BELOVED, FINISHED WELL.
Catherine Smith
March 26, 2024
Brenda was always thoughtful doing for others without being asked
Catherine Smith
March 26, 2024
We were on Oregon St. Playing and I looked up and there she was I knew from the start we were going to be great friends
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