Brenda James McGinnis

Brenda James McGinnis obituary, Middletown, NY

Brenda James McGinnis

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Martinez Morse Funeral Home

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33 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

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Orange County Veterans Cemetery

111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY 10924

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Brenda McGinnis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Martinez-Morse Funeral Home - Middletown on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Brenda Jane McGinnis of Middletown, New York, passed away on August 26, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 75. The daughter of the late Miles and Antoinette Earles Custard, she was born on October 10, 1949, in Goshen, New York. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Gregory McGinnis; children Pierson McGinnis Jr. and wife Sharon, and Gina McGinnis; grandchildren Brianna DeFreece, Victoria Smith and fiancé Guillermo Granados, Hailey Arsad and husband Aman, Cassidy Wood and husband Randy, and Pierson McGinnis III; great-granddaughter Olivia Arsad; sister Judith Mabee, nephew Duane Mabee and his wife Joy, and niece Lisa Mabee. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Martinez Morse Funeral Home, 33 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, New York. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, New York. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. http://www.ocfuneralhomes.com/ or 845-343-6023,

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Upcoming Events

Sep

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Martinez Morse Funeral Home

33 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

Send Flowers

Sep

2

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Martinez Morse Funeral Home

33 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

Send Flowers

Sep

2

Burial

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Orange County Veterans Cemetery

111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY 10924

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.