Brenda Laverne Willingham
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only: but unto all them also that love His appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8
Brenda Laverne Willingham, beloved daughter of John M Willingham, Jr and Mamie Pearle Smith Willingham, was born March 16, 1955 in Giles County, TN. Brenda entered eternal rest on September 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family.
Visitation will be on Saturday, September 21st from 12:00 until 1:00 at First United Methodist Church, 200 West Jefferson St. Pulaski, TN. 38478.
Funeral Service will follow visitation on Saturday at 1:00 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Terrence Mayes officiating.
Burial takes place in St Paul Agnew Cemetery, Pulaski, TN.
She was preceded in death by her father John M Willingham, Jr and grandsons Braxton and Bryceson Sandifer.
She accepted Christ into her life at an early age where she became a dedicated and loyal member at St Paul Agnew Methodist Church.
Brenda was educated in the Giles County school system. She was employed by Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, in Lawrenceburg, TN for many years. Brenda did not meet any strangers. She was known for her vibrant spirit, outgoing personality, and ability to bring life into any event or celebration. Most importantly, she was known for her love and devotion to her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two devoted daughters, Rhonda L Turner (Ronnie) of Pulaski, TN and Quonteze N Myles of Pulaski, TN, mother, Mamie Pearle Smith Willingham, and three brothers, Phillip C Willingham of Nashville, TN, David M Willingham of Nashville, TN and Rickey E Willingham of Columbia, TN. Three beloved grandchildren, Kirkland T Turner, Cameron 0 Turner, and Paisley B Sandifer. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and devoted friends, Deborah London and Sheila Ordway. Special longtime life partner of 38 years Harold (Hypo) Myles.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory in Charge of arrangements for Brenda Laverne Willingham.
