Brenda S. Elkins, 75, of Warren, Michigan, formerly of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home, with her daughter by her side, on June 19, 2024.
Born on August 24, 1948, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late Hazard and Helen Smith, Brenda had a strong faith in God and is finally at peace. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing arts and crafts, but above all she loved spending time with her entire family.
Along with her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Daricus Elkins; an infant son, Guy Pierce; a brother, Lonny Smith; and a sister, Mary Cappelli.
Brenda will be sadly missed by her daughter, Cindy (John) Schell, of Warren, Michigan; her son, Clayton Elkins, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren, Casey and Josh Reed, Isaac and Nicole Lemasters, Kalynn Lemasters, Codie and Brittany Elkins, Brenda and Allen Watson and David and Kasey Elkins; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, Pennsylvania, 15059, on Tuesday June 25, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A Funeral Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 11am. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry.
Brenda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Nicole, at Henry Ford Hospice, and Debi, the activities director at PACE, for their special love and care given to Brenda.