Service Details
A Homegoing Celebration will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 am with Pastor James Oates officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Live Streaming Link https://youtu.be/Lr0aiJvokWs
Racine- Brenda Louise Hardin, age 66, passed away peacefully at Ignite of Season’s Hospice Thursday, afternoon October 15, 2020.
Brenda was born in New Albany, Mississippi on September 16, 1954 to the late Marion “Toadie” Hardin and Shirley (nee: Martin) Reams. She graduated from WP Daniel High School in New Albany. With a profound work ethic, Brenda was employed by Andis Company before changing over to Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha, from where she retired.
Brenda was a firm believer and had a great faith in God. She studied the Bible very often and occasionally visited different churches over the years. Among her interests, she enjoyed cooking, crocheting and was a Minnesota Vikings fanatic. Above all, Brenda was all about her family and loved being together with her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Reginald LeAndrew (Tanya) Russell, Janice Elaine Russell and Terressa Deneice (Corey Taran Bizzle) Russell; grandchildren, Antovian Booker, Sher’Ronda Russell, Charnele Evans, Sharkyla Russell, Zenoria Balderas, Daylon Clemmer, Shonesha Evans, Adaruis Asberry, Davon Russell, Darion Russell, Deonte Person Jr. and Der’Vin Person; great-grandchildren, Emani, Ziare, Zion, Ja”Zaria, Malachi, Josiah, Zion, Genesis, Israel, Mi’Amor, Arien, Aries, Ariel, Nassir, Naomi, Noah and Amar; sister, Linda Young; step-brother, Jodi Reams, Jr.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to her parents, she was greeted in Heaven by her grandparents, Andrew & Eunice McKinney; great-grandparents, Dewey & Betty Wilson; brother, Deacon Willie Spencer Hardin; sister, Debra Walker; sister-in-law, Debra Reams; aunts & uncles, Jason and Virgie Holton & Willie Louise and Willied Hardin.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 am with Pastor James Oates officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
Live Streaming Link https://youtu.be/Lr0aiJvokWs
Sher’Ronda Russell (granddaughter) says
Man I miss you grandma. I can’t believe you’re gone. I’m doing my best to keep in mind what you always said about celebrating you when you pass and not mourning you. I love you grandma. My plan to make you proud.
Dorothy M Bizzle. An Family says
Sending my deepest condolences to you and family blessings to you and family
Veronica Lynn Willis says
To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Auntie, you will be dearly missed. I love you! Rest in Paradise.
Sharon Tye says
Sorry for your loss.
Lolita Williams says
My condolences to you all. I am praying for you all.
Terressa Russell says
Mom the strength that you passed down to me I am grateful for the love ❤️ you showed my for 44 years of my life. I will truly miss you mom. I never knew hurt like this before. But you wouldn’t want me to be 😞 sad but yet I am. I will mourn ya until I join ya. Love your youngest daughter
Della Nichols says
Brenda, you will truly be missed by your family here in Mississippi. I am going to miss opening my door to my surprise and see you standing there. I will always cherish all of the conversations and laughs that we shared. To Reggie, Jan, and Teressa we will continue to keep you all lifted up in our prayers. We wish we could be there for you. Just know you are never alone. Love you all !
B. Vanassa Hill, Mt. Juliet, TN says
Sending most sincere condolences to Brenda’s family, (her children, Mary Vance, Betty, cousins ) and extended family. I grew up with Brenda in New Albany and while she was a few years older, I remember her fun spirit and kind heart. I know she will be missed.
God bless you all during this difficult time.
Hillary Hardin says
Aunt Brenda,
You were funny, sweet, kind, and loving. You had your own way of making people laugh
Dad shared so many stories of you and him at church when you would go.
He told the story of the song you sung.
Joe Navajo.. When it was Sure I Have a Home.
I miss you both.
You and dad are together again as siblings with Jesus.
I love you.
Jan , Terressa, and Reggie…
I love you.
Bless be The Name of The Lord.
Keeper of Souls and Giver of Life.
I love you. ..
JOHN D'AMBROSIA AKA JOHNNIE D' says
BRENDA CALLED ME HER BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Rosie Hicks says
My condolences to you (Sharronda) and your family, i will keep you all in my prayers.
Toni Ivy says
Sorry for your loss. May God bless you!!!
Linda ivy says
My condolences to you and your family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom, may you find comfort in the lord, may he ease your pain. From the Hinton family
Annie Dunn says
To the family I send my condolences to you all. Brenda was a special friend to me and I’m truly going to miss her .K9 will forever be in my thoughts and to all of you ,Again I’m sorry for your loss Annie Dunn and family 1716 Howe st Racine 53403
Lowanda Lee says
Your family have my sincere condolences. May you look forward to the wonderful promise of the ressurection. When we will see our love ones again. John 5:38,29
Denena Edwards says
Extending my sympathy to the family of Brenda. She was such a sweet person. May her loved ones find comfort & peace @ this most difficult time.