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She received her formal education in the Stanly County Public schools and attended Kingville High School, Albemarle. Prior to retirement, Brenette was employed with Summer Expression for many years.
A believer, Brenette and her family were devoted members of Colston Street Church of God, Albemarle, where she enjoyed many church services. A sports enthusiast, Brenette loved all sports. She loved fashion and getting dressed for church and other social gatherings. She also enjoyed meeting people and was always ready to lend a helping hand to her fellow friend. Never a loss for words, she was candid and outspoken. Family and friends admired her sincerity and honesty. Most of all, Brenette loved family, especially the children.
She has joined her daughter, Domita Lilly; grandaughter, Shaquana; great grandchildren: Jai, Jacori, and Jaycia; parents, Benjamin and Juanita Lilly; sisters: Sylvia Scott, Ruby Crumpton, Paula Lilly, and Lanelle Lilly; former mother-in-law, Geraldine Turner, in a place that knows no darkness, and all is sunny and bright.
Left to cherish fond and loving memories are her daughter, Regina Lilly; grandchildren: Jaleesha, Shaquarius, Montego, Shakeem, and Shy'Metrius; great grandchildren: James Jr., Akira, Daveon, Amir, Jay Anthony, Jeremiah, and Jamiya; sisters: Joyce Ann Blackmon, Phyllis Lilly, and Theodora Lilly; former husband, Richard M. Ray; in-laws: Walter (Dot) Nelson, Samuel Ray, Gerald Nelson, Karen Ray, Helen Nelson, and Lavette (Greg) Nelson-Enoch; special nurse, "Dink" McAuley; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
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