Brenda Lee Hinkle, age 81, of McMinnville, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 05, 1943 in Brotherton, TN, was retired from Gardner’s Findley Industries in the Quality Control Department, and was of the Missionary Baptist faith. Brenda enjoyed playing cards – especially Rummy and also putting puzzles together. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman Roy Judd and Willie Shaver Judd, brother Bob Judd, and sister Bettie (Kirt) Warren.
Brenda is survived by her son John (Crystal Lynn) Hinkle, daughters Crystal Kennamer (Lamar) and Tracy Hinkle, sister-in-law Christine Judd, grandchildren Lesley (Todd), Stacey (Matthew), Sarah (Jason), and Brittany, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and one great-great grandchild.
The funeral service for Brenda Lee Hinkle is scheduled for 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 03, 2025 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and again Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at McMinnville Funeral Home.
The family sends a very special thank you to Brenda’s caretakers, Kay and Sandy, for all of their years of help, love, and assistance.
