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Brenda Brewer Obituary
Born January 31, 1945, in Orange County, she was the daughter of Claude and Fern (Abel) Pinnick. She married Rodney "Joe" Brewer and he survives.
Brenda was a 1962 graduate of Orleans High School and was a homemaker.
Surviving are her husband, Joe Brewer of Orleans; children, Ed (Kelly) Brewer of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Jeff (Sheila) Brewer of Bedford, and Josh (Kim) Brewer of Orleans; grandchildren, Sara Inyart, Dereck Brewer, Austin Brewer, and Lucas Brewer; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Kathy Ransom.
Her parents and siblings, Don Pinnick, Jim Pinnick, Patsy Reynolds, Barbara Freeman, and Dorothy Toliver, preceded her in death.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Cremation to follow.
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Jeanie Combs
February 6, 2026
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Donald Flick
February 2, 2026
Saddened and so sorry to hear of Brenda´s passing. More so that I haven´t seen her in too long of a time. Hugs to all of you Brewers, praying for comfort and peace.
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