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Toni Acoff
October 19, 2024
Brenda is my sister. I've known her all her life; the most memorable is when she flew across country to Oakland with her first 2 babies to be with me when I had my baby 1975. I had no idea about taking care of a newborn. She cared for him as her own. She stayed with me for 1 month and I learned how to nurture and take care of my newborn. I thank her all the time for that, my sister will be totally missed.
Taralynn Houston
October 18, 2024
To Evelyn Wallace, Tyris Sr.,Tyris Jr. & family we are so sorry for your daughter, mom, and grandma passing....u guys are in our prayers.
Toni Brown
Taralynn Houston
Justin Henderson
Tina Mackerl
October 17, 2024
My deepest Condolences to the family and friends whose lives have been gifted with such an amazing Woman, Sister, Mother. We can go on and on, for Brenda wore many hats. There is not enough words to tell how she told anybody and everybody about her journey and relationship in coming to know the Lord! No matter what was going on with her body. Brenda didn't let it stop her from lifting His name up, by the time she'd finish you would forget what you were complaining about. Her Testimony would make you want to sing "I won't complain "! Sis you will truly be missed but never forgotten!
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Saline Francis Mcguire Williams
October 17, 2024
Condolences to the family,
Our hearts are heavy, but that to shall pass, but not the memory of Tony. So sweet and kind and that smile
Rest in peace cousin, Saline, and Brian, francis family.
Maria Potts
October 17, 2024
Prayers and condolences for Brenda´s children, Toni, Ms Wallace and family She will be missed.
Danny Crossley
October 17, 2024
Condolences to Brenda´s family in her passing, may the Lord´s mercy comfort and guide you during this time of loss.
Sincerely yours,
Dan Crossley
EVONNE BREEZE MCDADE
October 17, 2024
BRENDA WAS A SISTER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER!
ALWAYS KEPT YOU LAUGHING!
I WILL MISS HER!
Carol Mc Quay
October 16, 2024
The year was 1961 I had transferred from Ernie Pyle to Locke Elementary school. I was scared.
As Mrs James James introduced me to the class, Unable to contain herself Brenda waved her hands and blurted out, "That's my cousin. Can she sit by me?'. Mrs. James Obliged. I found a Cousin!
My Love, thoughts and prayers will never go unsaid. Carol (Francis) McQuay
Rickey & Debra Thomas
October 16, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Regina(Tigger)
October 16, 2024
Love you mom, thank you for always loving me, being a listening ear and warm heart and home for me. You will truly be missed.
Anthony G (Tony) Dunn,
October 16, 2024
Anthony G (Tony) Dunn,
October 16, 2024
To Toni Simmons Acoff, Evelyn Wallace, and, the entire family of Brenda Simmons-Shepard,
On behalf of the Gary Edison Alumni community, I extend, to all of you, our condolences, as remember Brenda Simmons, our class and schoolmate, and former Edison Cheerleader.
May her Soul, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Anthony G Dunn
Gary Edison 1968 Senior Class
Vice President
Drinell Muhammad
October 16, 2024
May Allah be forever pleased and accept and keep you in paradise always. Thank for opening your home and heart to me. And allowing me to the room in your home to extend my belief. Being a mother is so much more from the womb. And I'm infinitely grateful. May Allah bless and keep my beautiful brothers and sisters I love you all. You'll always live on in them. And I'm praying for ease for the entire the family. Drinell (Malcolm) Muhammad
Susie Peterson-Wren
October 15, 2024
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