Brenda Carroll Bridewell

Brenda Carroll Bridewell obituary

Brenda Carroll Bridewell

Brenda Bridewell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCalla Memorial Funeral Home on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Brenda Bussie Bridewell, 84, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025.

She was born on August 23, 1941, in Goodwater, Alabama, to Ezra and Clara Bussie.

Brenda spent her life caring for others and was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She lived life to the fullest, enjoyed traveling, and spending time with friends playing cards.

She is survived by her children, Harriet (Bernardo) and Robert Jr; her grandchildren,

Branden (Amy) and Somer (Elias); great grandchildren Logan, Loryn, and Brenna; and

great great grandchild Elianna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert

Bridewell, Sr., sister, Dorothy; and grandson Garrick.

A celebration of Brenda's life will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at 2:00 p.m. at McCalla

Memorial Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McCalla Memorial Funeral Home

4780 Letson Farms Pkwy P.O. Box 629, McCalla, AL 35111

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