Brenda Fay Merrell Finchum age, 75 of Manchester passed away on January 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1946 in Elora to the late Horton and Evaline Bailey Merrell. Brenda graduated from Huntland High School. After high school she married Howard Finchum. She worked in advertising and used her advertising skill to focus on local business, she was the publisher of Focus Magazine. Brenda loved life and lived it to the fullest. She also loved her family, traveling and good food. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Finchum and son, Gary Finchum. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, Leslie (Trevor) Victory, Kayla Barrett, Kayla J. Barrett and Jordon (Natalie) Barrett; 3 great granddaughters; one grandson; brother, Don (Barbara) Merrell; sisters, Lola (Wayne)Eslick and Betty Merrell; daughter-in-law, Laura (Thomas) Barrett; sister-in-law, Joyce Finchum, nephews, Troy and Roy Finchum and many nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-2222
