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Brenda Allen Obituary
Brenda Hines Allen, 76 of Crozier, Va., peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1949, in Martinsville, Va. to Walter Calvin Hines and Ruby Penn Hines. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Helen Archie (John) and Ruby Rebecca Hines, and her brother, Walter Hines Jr. (Deborah).
Brenda is survived by a devoted and loving husband, Michael Allen, Sr., with whom she shared 50 blessed years of marriage; a cherished mother to her sons, Marcus Allen (Deanna), Marc Allen, and Marquis Allen (Tanesha), and a stepmother to Michael Allen, Jr. (Ledra). She was the proud and devoted grandmother of Morgan, McKena, Taylor, and Tamron Allen, and step-grandmother to Micah and Layla Allen, all of whom brought her unspeakable joy.
She is also survived by her sisters, Edith Marie Hairston (Vance) and Maggie "Jean" Kanipes (Harold); her brother, Kenneth Hines; sister-in law, Deborah Hines and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, and friends.
Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Road, Goochland, Va., where a viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at First Union Baptist Church, 1463 Cardwell Road, Crozier, Va., with a viewing one hour prior to the service.
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Vonita White Foster
February 9, 2026
Dear Family,
I want to express my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved one. Brenda and I attended Virginia State University many years ago, where we both majored in Library Science. Our teachers often referred to us as the biblical sisters, Martha and Mary.
I know this is a difficult time for you, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please cherish the beautiful memories and try to find moments to smile.
With sorrow and sympathy,
Vonita White Foster
Rev. Dr. Caroel L. Selby & Dea. Jacqueline Selby.
January 17, 2026
Dear Family, we wish to express our condolences due to your loss of sister Allen. You are in our prayers.
Julia Harper
January 16, 2026
Love and prayers to Brenda's family in this difficult time. I knew Brenda as a Title 1 reading teacher at Byrd Elementary School. She loved children and wanted to do everything she could to help them. I felt her love as well. We shared many good times talking over new instructional strategies. What I remember most though, is her smile and laugh. She will be missed.
Glenda Leabough
January 15, 2026
To the family. Howard and I extend our sincere condolences in the passing of Brenda. She was a very caring and friendly person. She cared greatly about her students.
Much love and prayers,
Howard and Glenda
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Crystal Hicks Reid
January 14, 2026
Our thoughts are with you and your children. Brenda was a very kind person.
Love your cousin, Crystal Hicks Reid and Kevin Reid
Jennifer Johnson
January 14, 2026
To the Family of Brenda Allen I wish my Condolences to You. I pray that God will Comfort You at this Difficult Time. I Pray for Peace, Love and Strength for All of You as You continue with All of Your Precious Moments and Memories with Her.
My Love to All.
Jennifer Johnson
Mazie Dimuel
January 14, 2026
Mrs. Allen were the library at Goochland High School when I were there. She was a very sweet person. Rest in peace Mrs. Allen no more pain. I will miss you!
Mr. & Mrs Eugene Brice
January 14, 2026
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends. May God continue to comfort, bless and strengthen you all. Rest in Heavenly peace Brenda Allen.
Linda Davidson
January 14, 2026
Brenda and I were colleagues at Goochland Elementary. She was always energetic and personable. She loved the students. May God be with the family at this difficult time.
Cyndi Hope
January 14, 2026
My deepest condolences and prayers for the Allen family. Ms. Brenda will be truly missed.
Allen & Darnell
January 13, 2026
To the Allen Family: May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Faye Hines Carter
January 13, 2026
To the Allen/ Hines family: I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brenda, one of my sweet beautiful first cousins. She had a lot of humor and laughter to share with her family and friends. I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you during her service, But my thoughts and prayers will always remain. May God give you strength during the bereavement and in the days ahead. Sending my Love and heartfelt sympathy. Faye
La'Shawn (Hughes) Fox
January 13, 2026
My sincere condolences to the Allen family. Your mother was the sweetest and dearest librarian with a heart for her students. I spent so much time in tge library with her learning wisdom not just from the books from her heart. I know you will miss her, but know her life and legacy lives on in not just your family bit so many of the students she touched.
Shelia Bonaparte
January 13, 2026
My deepest love and condolences to the Allen Family. I'm just seeing it in the paper and so sad. May God's Love be with you!
Thomas Taylor
January 13, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Vicki Pinner
January 12, 2026
To the family of Brenda Allen:
I loved Brenda! I have such good memories of helping her in the library. She gave me a surprise party for my 38th birthday. I had never had anyone do that before, and I will never forget. Even though I was there to help, most of my time spent there was usually laughing about something. And she knew not to trust me with contact paper! Michael, I am asking God tonight to send comfort to y´all as I know this has torn a huge hole in your hearts.
Morgan Garrett Jones and The Garrett Family
January 12, 2026
Sending my deepest condolences. Mrs. Allen was truly the best substitute teacher-kind, patient, and unforgettable. May her soul rest in perfect peace, and may her legacy of kindness live on. She will be greatly missed.
Will & Mae Ezell and Family
January 12, 2026
Our deepest condolences to the Allen family.
Wilbert and Bessie Ware
January 12, 2026
Audrey D. Shannon
January 12, 2026
Michael and family you have our deepest sympathy. I have known Brenda since our days at Virginia State College (VSU).
Olivia Owens
January 12, 2026
I was your grandkids bus driver for many years. I miss seeing you and I use to bring birthday cards to your house for the grandkids. Love you and miss you
Olivia Owens
Veronica Kenney
January 12, 2026
The Allen family has my condolences.
EFELDA (Pat) YOUNG
January 12, 2026
Condolences to the family and friends.
Connie Mormon and family
January 12, 2026
May the Lord bless you with His peace and love during this time of sorrow. Brenda was a very special lady. I treasure our time working together at Byrd Elementary School. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember God is only a prayer away.
Artto and Lorine Fleming
January 12, 2026
Thinking of you during this difficult time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jerrie Lohr
January 12, 2026
I met Brenda in 1978 when I started teaching at Goochland High School. She was the librarian and was most helpful to me as an English teacher. We became good friends and we enjoyed laughing together and having lunch together when we could. She loved the students and helped them with their problems. She and Michael were wonderful parents who raised their three sons with love and loving discipline. They instilled great values in them. I was lucky enough to teach Marcus, Marc Curtis, and Marquis. They were the kind of students every teacher dreams of teaching.
I have wonderful memories of Brenda and her sons. I pray that God will comfort them and Michael as they grieve her passing.
Evonne Sharpe
January 12, 2026
Sending our deepest condolences to the Allen´s family. May God send His Comforter during this time of grief. Keeping the family in prayer. With Love the Sharpe´s family
Katina"Lew Lew" Bates
January 12, 2026
Mrs. Brenda was not only family, she was all of our (my generation in Goochland) school librarian. She was tough and she dint play with us even though we tried! She loved us all and always made it a point to let us know we all had a future. To Michael, Marcus, Deanna and the rest of my family, we love you and will continue to pray for your strength and comfort. The impact Mrs. Brenda had on so many is matchless.
Ella Robinson
January 12, 2026
Condolences to family. Brenda was my library teacher in school. She was a friend after school. Sweet person always smiling..
MEALY FUNERAL HOME AND STAFF
January 12, 2026
Offering our deepest condolences and praying for your comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.
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