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1955
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2025
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Brenda Reader Obituary
Born on April 6, 1955, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Verder Lee Oliver and Johnny O'Neal, Brenda carried the values of family, faith, and generosity with her throughout her life. Those who knew her will remember her radiant smile, steady presence, and a heart that gave freely to all.
On March 11, 1975, Brenda married her lifelong partner, H. Charles Reader. For 50 years, they built a marriage defined by partnership and joy.
Brenda dedicated her life to service; she spent 24 years in the United States Air Force, followed by nearly two decades as a civil servant. She carried herself with dignity and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on every community she touched.
Outside of her professional service, Brenda poured her time and energy into her church home, where she was a member for more than 20 years. She was a tireless volunteer, a faithful giver, and a source of encouragement to many. Her belief in lifting others up was not just something she spoke of it was how she lived.
Her family was her greatest pride and joy. Brenda is survived by her loving husband, H. Charles Reader; daughter Anaka Hudson; son Charles D. Reader and his partner Eric Hernandez; grandchildren Kiana Hudson, Zhamal Hudson (Tabitha), and Wayne Hudson; and great-grandchildren Annalise Hudson, Amelia Hudson, and Allastar Hudson. She is also survived by her sisters Gwendolyn Royal Miller (Mason) and Pamela Tucker; brothers Michael Oliver (Joanne), Alvin Oliver, and Melvin Oliver; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins who adored her, including members of the Oliver, Weaver, and O'Neal families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Verder Lee Oliver and Johnny O'Neal; her sister
Debra; and her brother Gerald.
Brenda will be remembered as a woman of strength and compassion, whose love was felt across generations. Her life was a testament to faith, resilience, and generosity.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 10 am at Legacy Church at 3401 N. Norris St, Clovis, NM 88101.
In lieu of flowers, and in alignment with Brenda's generosity of spirit, the family invites donations in her name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the American Cancer Society
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Eileen Coker
October 22, 2025
I met Brenda working at Cannon AFB. She was always a joy to work with and someone you could count on as not just a hard worker, but as a person who took joy in helping everyone around her. She truly lived out her Christianity with beauty and grace. I was so sorry to hear of her passing and pray for her family. She was a blessing to everyone who knew her.
Von Harmon
October 6, 2025
I can still hear you laughing as you wrote one of many letters of counseling. I never made your job easy but I could always make you laugh. I never saw you again after we left George, but not even time and distance stopped us from finding each other. What´s 36 years between friends? I wish I had taken the time to come and visit. I´ll always regret that I didn´t. I miss you and our catch up conversations. But I´ll see you again.....that I´m sure of....Von
TESA NORD
October 3, 2025
I'm really going to miss your beautiful face ,smile and those loving hugs
Alan MAZZOLINI
October 2, 2025
I met Brenda at RAF Lakenheath, England. We both served in the Air force together and she was a great and very nice person to work with. We would meet again at Cannon Air Force Base and our friendship would grow with celebrating the forth of July at my home BBQ. I will truly miss Brenda she was a awsome person. Gods speed Brenda.
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