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Brenda Thomas Obituary
Brenda Trent "Spot" Thomas, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harold Clifford Thomas Jr.
Born in Lynchburg, on September 25, 1948, she was the only daughter of the late Eugene Rucker Trent and Jewell Lorene Via Trent. Brenda served for many years as a legal secretary and Notary. She loved the beach and relaxing with family at "the bistro" at her home.
She is survived by three daughters, Angela Brown of Appomattox, Susan Lowman and her husband, Scott, and Christie Fitzgerald and her husband, Robert, all of Altavista; seven grandchildren, Ashleigh Matthews and her husband, Casey, Tyler Thomas and his wife, Emily, Blake Fitzgerald, Lauren Fitzgerald, Justice Fitzgerald, Jaden Brown, and Nicholas Lowman; two great-grandchildren, Star and Stella Matthews; her cousin, Mary Stanford; and a close friend, Janet West.
A graveside service celebrating her life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Celebrant Polly Starnes officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate in honor of her daughter Christie.
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Amy Scott Hassenpflug
April 14, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. We have such sweet memories of times with your family on Robin Drive, and we always appreciated your generosity to us (Leon and Amy, and children Rachel and Madeline) at your pool. Deepest condolences.
Suzanne Oconnell
April 14, 2021
All of us at the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia and Roanoke Valley MS Support Groups have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers Christie.
Johnny & Christy
April 14, 2021
Christie & Robert,
We´re so very sorry for your loss. I hope you guys already know if there is ever anything we can do to help we´re just a phone call away.
Jeanie and Earl Campbell
April 13, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences for the family. God bless each of you. We all have such fond memories from good times shared in the neighborhood on Robin Drive. Your sweet mother was indeed a beautiful and special lady. May God grant her peace.
Doris Ann Brammer
April 13, 2021
I am so very sad to hear of Brenda`s passing. Have such wonderful childhood memories with she and Mary. Praying for each of you to find the peace that passeth all understanding.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Doris Ann
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