Brenda Jane Parker

Brenda Jane Parker obituary, Akron, OH

Brenda Jane Parker

Brenda Parker Obituary

Visit the Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories - Copley website to view the full obituary.

Brenda Jane Parker, age 78, passed away on August 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18, 1946 to the late Ben and Doris Russell. She grew up in Indiana then moved to Ohio as a young girl. Brenda lived most of her life in Copley and graduated from Copley High School in 1964.

She leaves behind husband, Garry; loving daughter, Sherri (Chris) Moore; her grandchildren, Ryan, Colin and Kara. She is also survived by her brother, John Russell and very special niece, Patti Weaver.

Brenda was a beautiful, sweet lady and loved everybody, especially her family. She made the world brighter by being in it. She would love for you to cherish your favorite memory with her.

Graveside services will be 11:30am Thursday, August 14 at Copley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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

Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories - Copley

3475 Copley Road, Copley, OH 44321

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