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Brenda Alexander Johnson LeBlanc, 71, of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ladner Dale Alexander and Iris Christine Crawford Alexander.
Brenda is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Robert "Bobby" LeBlanc, as well as her loving children: Brenda Ann Harris, Jacob Johnson and wife Jessica, Caleb Johnson and wife Amber, and Chris Leblanc and wife Dodie. She was a proud Meme to Talan Johnson and Layla Blakeman, Cash Johnson, Nicholas Powell and wife Shae, Dominic Etenburn, Corvin Johnson, Zackery Garcia and Hannah Dudley, Jake Pruiett & Jasslyn Pruiett. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, including Willow, Juniper, Chase, Bentley, & Anthony, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
As the eldest of six siblings, Brenda took her role to heart from early on. She is survived by her brothers and sisters: Jean Ballard and husband Willie, Vicky Meyer and husband Gery, Kenneth Alexander and wife Nancy, Toni Alexander, and Terry Alexander and wife Angela.
Brenda was a storyteller at heart, filling every conversation with memories from her life—each one complete with a date, season, and location. She could never finish a funny story without bursting into laughter first.
She was a firecracker—outspoken, unfiltered, and never afraid to tell it like it was. Her candor kept everyone on their toes, and while she could be difficult at times, those who knew her best understood that her toughness was matched by an even greater love. She was fiercely loyal and would give the world to those she cared about.
Brenda had a deep love for Elvis, Christmas, and above all, her family. She especially cherished watching her grandsons play sports, with baseball being her favorite. No matter the game, if they were playing, she was cheering them on.
Though she faced hardships—some that no one should ever have to endure—she lived life fully, with passion and determination. She was fiercely protective of her family, and while her struggles sometimes made her seem tough or difficult to understand, her love ran deeper than words could express. If your world was falling apart, she would do everything in her power to hold it together for you. Her fierce love, infectious laughter, and fiery spirit will forever be missed.
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Melancon Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by the Memorial Service at 2:00 PM. We invite all those who knew and loved Brenda to join us in remembering her vibrant spirit, her enduring love for her family, and the countless memories she leaves behind. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that arrangements be sent to Melancon Funeral Home.
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