Brenda Diane Brown
Brenda Diane Brown, age 73, of Shelby, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born January 28, 1951, in Ashland, KY to the late Roberts and Shirley (Boyle) Barndollar. A 1969 graduate of Greenup Independent School. Brenda then married Roy Thomas Brown on October 18, 1969. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage before his passing on October 31, 2001. Brenda was a homemaker in every sense of the word, caring for her home and raising her family who she loved dearly. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed working on many projects not just for herself, but for others.
Brenda had a true servant’s heart. An active and longtime member of Shelby First Free Will Baptist Church, she found joy in volunteering at her church and served as the President of the church’s Ladies Auxiliary. In addition, Brenda was dedicated to volunteering for Shelby Helpline Ministries, Richland Pregnancy Services, Harmony House, and was a longtime precinct Presiding Judge for the Richland County Board of Elections.
Brenda is survived by her children: Heather Brown of Shelby and Adam (Cassie) Brown of Ontario; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Bennett, and Eden; sisters: Betty Robinson, April Washburn, and Emma Banton; brother: Arthur Barndollar; and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. In addition to her parents and her husband Roy, Brenda was preceded in death by her daughter: Becky Brown in 2010; and her sister: Cheryl Brumfield.
Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 1:30-3:30 and 5:30-7:30 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875 where funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10 am. Pastor Matt Pond, her pastor, will officiate the services with burial following in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby First Free Will Baptist Church or Shelby Helpline Ministries.
Condolences may be left on Brenda’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
To view Brenda’s tribute video, click the provided link: Brenda’s Tribute Video.
To the family:
Only knew this sweet lady for a little while . Her chair cannot be filled . She’s resting comfortable now in the arms of Jesus.
Prayers for comfort and peace will continue to Heather and Adam.
Sister Peachie
Brenda will be missed. My love and prayers go.out to you and your family. Her spirit and legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren and all who knew here. She was a servant and warrior on her knees. She left THIS world a better place, to trade it for a glory we all have, yet, to behold. I pray the Grace and Presence of God hold you all closer than ever.
Love and prayers,
Kevin A.
Brenda was a kind, giving, and loving young lady. I knew her in high school and through Emma being a good friend. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, hugs, and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Brenda was a good neighbor. Prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
As a child I could only see her beauty. She taught me to play many games because there were so many of us kids, game like red light green light and red rover- and whipped us if we didn’t mind her! My sweet cousin. Rest peacefully.
We have known Brenda and her family many years. She was definitely a good person. Always pleasant. We will meet again in that beautiful city of God. ❤️
Prayers for the family. I hold all my memories with the Brown family close to my heart. She will be missed.