Sue Crawford
w.sue.crawford@gmail.com
Saturday April 29, 2017 at
3:09 PM
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Susan, I only recently learned of Brenda's death. I was so terribly saddened. She was such a wonderful, loving friend when we were in our 20's playing softball. Dearly loved and it will take me a while to get used to this.
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Craig Pergrem
Saturday November 4, 2006 at
8:23 PM
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Sharon and Susan. I just got the news and I am so sorry. I know what you are going through and it doesn't seem fair. I wish you strength through the prayers that are lifting your families up in these days of sorrow. I will try to touch base soon.
Craig
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Mary Sass Christensen
Thursday November 2, 2006 at
8:11 AM
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To all who loved Brenda - I played on her first basketball team in 1975, in Glasgow. She took a bunch of girl's that knew nothing about the game, and turned us into winners. She was such a positive in my life. Goodbye Coach.
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Belinda Venancio (Be from New Jersey)
Wednesday November 1, 2006 at
10:48 PM
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First to Brenda, I am so sorry that your time on this earth and with those you loved was too short. I am also sorry that I hadn't seen you in the recent past. To Tammy, Susan, and Sharon my deepest sympathies...I knew Brenda from EKU, a long time ago, when many of us became friends. I moved back to NJ over 30 years ago but when I heard of Brenda's passing, I felt like it was just yesterday we were all in Richmond. She was a special person and I know she was loved and will be sorely missed.
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JOY DOWNS THIELEN
Wednesday November 1, 2006 at
10:33 PM
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WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON BRENDA WAS. WE STARTED OUT TOGETHER AT UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH..THRU OAKVIEW..PUTNAM AND PAUL BLAZER. WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES GROWING UP. SHE ALSO LIVED BESIDE MY GRANDPARENTS ON CREST STREET. SHE WAS NEAT KID. I AM SO SORRY THAT TIME AND DISTANCE KEPT US APART, BUT SHE WAS AND WILL REMAIN ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
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Becky Perry/Deb Wallace
Wednesday November 1, 2006 at
1:30 PM
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It is sad to lose touch with a friend due to distance and time. It is devastating to lose that same friend to death. We feel fortunate to have shared a portion of Brenda's life with our own. There are no words to describe what a remarkable person she was.
Goodbye friend....
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Bill Hornbuckle
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
10:47 PM
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To those who loved Brenda Ross -
What an incredible woman she was. I can describe her in only two words - Class and Strength.
If you knew her, you understand.
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Bonnie Ross
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
9:29 PM
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Sharon and Susan
I am so sorry for your loss of Brenda, I just found out tonight after leaving the hospital for my father. If I would have known I would have been there at Steens Funeral for the viewing. I know there are no words that can help at this time, but just remember all the good times that we shared, and that Brenda is at peace. I will always remember all the good times on Crestview, and at the farm. I will cherish in my heart all the times we all had, like playing cowboys and indians!! Driving the jeep and chasing cows! If there is anything that I can do, please let me know. You all are in my prayers.
Love
Bonnie
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Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
5:19 PM
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Travis Clark
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
4:27 PM
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Dear Tammy, and family
I am so sorry for your loss, some of my best childhood memories are from being in her class and fishing on her farm. She touched so many lives and she will be missed greatly.
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Kennetha Obroff and Becky Gabbard
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
3:36 PM
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To Tammy and Family. We were so, so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Becky and I have known Brenda for what seems like our whole lives. We used to love to dog sit for her when she lived on Blackburn and spent endless summer days at the farm. We send our deepest sympathy to you.
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Mary Ann Fitzgerald
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
1:45 PM
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Susan and Sharon My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Brenda touched the lives of so many whether as a daughter, sister, aunt,cousin, sister-in-law,teacher, mentor or friend. There is no doubt that many lives have truly been Blessed in having known Brenda. Time passes, Children grow up and distance separates us from those that mean the most,but precious memories of Brenda will last in our hearts forever. Fitz
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Kathy Persinger
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
11:58 AM
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Susan and Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She was the softball player I always wanted to be. Please also relay to her partner, Tammy, my sympathy.
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Lynette Robbins
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
11:26 AM
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To Brenda's Family,
I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear that Brenda had passed away. I went to Paul Blazer with Brenda and aslo played softball with Brenda and Susan for several years while I lived in Ashland.
I have lived in Montana for over 30 years, but have kept in touch with Mary Ann Fitzgerald and Anne Layne. I will let my sisiter Mary know about Brenda and I am sure she too sends her condolences.
Brenda always had a smile and a can do attitude. She will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Lynette (Taylor) Robbins
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Karen Orr
Tuesday October 31, 2006 at
9:55 AM
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I had the privilege of meeting Brenda 10 years ago. Knowing Brenda enriched my life in so many ways. I know I will cherish the wonderful memories of our friendship.
To Tammy, her family and friends, I offer you my deepest sympathy. I will be unable to attend her services. But know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jonathan E. Wright---Lewisburg, W.Va.
Monday October 30, 2006 at
10:46 PM
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The Lord puts so many people in our paths, and all of them fill a certain purpose in our lives. Brenda's purpose for me, I believe, was to show me how important unconditional friendship is. I never knew her too closely but had several classes with her when we were at Putnam Junior High School in the 1960s. I especially remember her as part of our art classes at Putnam with art teacher Ruth Ettling. We were in the same grade and of the same age, so her death is especially poignant to me. I particularly remember her genuine friendliness and encouraging smile even when other students around her were behaving less than exemplary. Her love and sparkling eyes shone through every circumstance, as I recall, and I count her as one of the signficant pieces in my life that keep me true to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Granted, there were many such pieces, but Brenda was an important one whose value cannot be measured.
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Katharine Bartram
Monday October 30, 2006 at
9:11 PM
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Tammy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Katharine & Brook,
The Little Bartrams and a Dog Named Sally
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Patty Sue Sutherland
Monday October 30, 2006 at
7:44 PM
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Although I had not seen Brenda in a couple of years, she was a special friend and I will miss her warm smile. Tammy, Susan, and Sharon, I cannot be there but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God now has his shortstop. May he bless each of you during this most difficult time.
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Debbie Wallace & Becky Perry
Monday October 30, 2006 at
7:05 PM
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Brenda's Family and Friends:
We were so sorry to hear about Brenda. We have lost touch with Brenda over the years but have remembered the good times and the special person that Brenda always was. We are sorry we will not be able to come to Ashland but her family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda will be greatly missed as she was a good friend to many.
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Debra A. Hensley
Monday October 30, 2006 at
5:07 PM
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To the countless number of friends, family and loved ones, I offer my deepest sympathy. What an outstanding person, teacher and athlete. I met Brenda in 1971 and lost touch over the years but will never lose the precious memories.
Sincerely,
Debra A. Hensley
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MELANIE MAY
Monday October 30, 2006 at
4:37 PM
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BRENDA WAS SUCH A GREAT,BEAUTIFUL, FUN, GENEROUS,HAPPY,AND SO GIVING PERSON. I ALWAYS LOVED COMING TO THE FARM. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO GOOD TO ME. I LOVE HER DEARLY AND I WILL MISS HER.
MEL
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Heather Allie-Rankin
Monday October 30, 2006 at
3:14 PM
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Brenda was a wonderful person and teacher. I got to know her as a student in 5th grade and many years have passed since then and she had nver forgotten who I was. She often came into my workplace and was always smiling and cheerful no matter how she felt. She will be greatly missed by many. My condolences to all whom were close freinds and family. All are in my prayers.
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Patti Howard and Sally Bussell
Monday October 30, 2006 at
12:46 PM
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We are very sorry to hear about Brenda. We all had such a great relationship through softball that developed into so much more. She was always a great competitor, but always a wonderful friend. We all shared some fun times together through the years. She will certainly be missed by many.
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Patti Howard and Sally Bussell
Monday October 30, 2006 at
12:20 PM
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Sally Mills - Summerfield
Monday October 30, 2006 at
10:45 AM
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I am so sorry for the loss of your partner and friend. I had put in a prayer request for Brenda at church on Sunday morning. I cherish the memories I have of the times I shared with Brenda. Every memory is a happy one. I hope that your memories of your lives together will bring you comfort.
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Susie Boone
Monday October 30, 2006 at
9:58 AM
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Susan and Sharon: I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful sister. I cannot make the trip but know my thoughts and prayers are with you'all during this tryiing time. She was a good friend.
Susie Boone
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