Brenda Meschelle Havens
Brenda Meschelle Havens
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Brenda Meschelle Havens, age 70, passed away on October 5, 2025 in Gulfport, MS. She was born on April 20, 1955, and was a resident of Saucier. She was of Baptist faith and attended Harvest Church in Gulfport.
She was deeply devoted to advocating for children with disabilities and brought passion and purpose to everything she did.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Sudduth Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, William “Ronnie” Havens; three children, Brian Ward, Brandy Reddinger (Jimmy), Crystal DeLynn Havens; grandchildren, Angela Ward, Ashton Ward, Nicolai Ward, Connor Epting and Jaxon Reddinger; father, W. C. Ainsworth; and brother, Bill Ainsworth.
Services will be held at a later date at Harvest Church in Gulfport.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family. An online obituary may be found at www.RiemannFamily.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
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