Funeral service for Brenda Gail (Tucker) Hearod, age 77, of Moulton, will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Milwee officiating. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to service. Interment will be in Midway Memorial Gardens, Guestbook available at www.parkwayfh.com.
Mrs. Hearod, who died Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence, was born February 11, 1949, in Alabama to Wilburn Brock Tucker and Hazel Louise Black Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Hearod; parents, Wilburn and Hazel; brother, Wilburn Brock Tucker,Jr. (Susan); three sisters, Joan Johnson (Gene), Carol Ann Smith (Clarence), and Beatrice Barber (Jimmy “Fuzzy”); and grandchild, Lonnie Busbey.
Brenda was a kind and caring woman who never met a stranger. She loved everyone she encountered and touched countless lives with her warmth, generosity, and compassion. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who gave wholeheartedly to those she loved.
Her greatest blessings were her two sons, who were truly the center of her world. She loved them deeply and took great pride in the men they became. Brenda dedicated 31 years of service to 3M in Decatur, where she was known for her hard work and dedication. During her years there, she formed many lifelong friendships that she cherished. She looked forward to the monthly breakfasts and lunches with her coworkers and friends and continued attending whenever possible until her health no longer allowed her to do so. She loved to travel, and treasured every opportunity to spend time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed adventures with her best friend, with whom she was affectionately known as “Thelma and Louise.” Together they shared countless memories and traveled many miles. We take comfort in
believing they are reunited once again.
Brenda was a faithful member of Mount View Baptist Church. She loved attending Sunday School and cherished the fellowship of the ladies in her class. Her faith was an important part of her life and a source of strength throughout the years.
Though our hearts are saddened by her passing, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life and find peace in knowing that one day we will see her again. Brenda’s love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends will be remembered and treasured always.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Hastings (Charlotte) and Matthew Hastings (Rita); sister, Vickie Shackleford (Don); five grandchildren, Nicholas Hastings, Kasey Hastings, Austin Hill (Brandie), Cody Busbey (Anna Marie), and Christopher Hastings (Melinda); and 15 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Edward Smith, Nic Hastings, Cody Busbey, Christopher Hastings, Austin Hill, and Jacob Heflin.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Mount View Baptist Church Building Fund.
