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Brenda Kay Williams
09/15/1957 — 02/20/2005
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Brenda Kay Williams
Brenda K. Williams, 47, of Kennewick, passed away on February 20, 2005 following a long illness.
Brenda was born on September 15, 1957 to Donald and Norma Jean Akins in Okmulgee, OK, as the third of four daughters. She remained in Henryetta, OK until 1976 when she moved her family to Brewster WA. Brenda again relocated to Benton City WA with husband Ron Wyrick in 1979. Brenda remained in the Benton City area even after Ron's death in 1983, working at Mead's Thriftway as Deli Manager, while raising her two children by herself.
Brenda married Mark Williams on June 15, 1985, and moved to Kennewick where they lived until her death.
Brenda began working for Westinghouse Hanford Co. as a member of the clerk pool on Oct. 12, 1987, after having taught herself to type. Due to her work ethic and initiative, she advanced through the secretarial ranks until reaching the position of Executive Secretary. Due to her illness, she took disability from Fluor Hanford Co, in November 2001.
Brenda's passion was her family and friends. She was loved by everyone and will be remembered for her unending devotion to children, her unwavering support to her friends and family, and her wicked since of humor. When she entered a room, she filled it with quiet dignity, selflessness and love. She will be missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband; Mark, her daughter, Ginger Matheson Ben Pasco WA; her son, Patrick Williams, Kennewick, WA; her mother, Norma Crummett Alan Henryetta OK; sisters Kathy Clark, Kennewick; Donna Campbell Ray Pateros WA; Debbie Lowery Dan Sapulpa OK; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be at Einan's Funeral Home at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, February 26, 2005.
Visitation will be at Einans Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Hepatitis C Fund for the Cure, The American Liver Foundation Pacific Northwest Chapter, 2033 6th Ave. Ste 260, Seattle, WA 98121
Mark and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kelly Wheeler
Brenda! I had the greatest respect for you when we worked together at T Plant even when you called me to see if I had all your pencils {hehehehe I loved u as a person B.K. and respected you more than you will ever know. I will miss u deeply!!! Please forgive me for losing “touch”. I never lost touch in my mind. Mark, Ginger, Patrick, & Brendas Parents & Sisters… You had a beautiful person in you life for too short a time. I love you for lending her to me for the short period we had!
Doris & “Stud Muffin :- <<< personal joke between B.K & I :-
I first meet Brenda when she was assigned as a temp clerk at the 340 Waste Handling Facility. I eventually hired her as the secretary for the Facility. For me, Brenda was a joy and a blessing to have at the facility. Brenda would come to work in the morning and the office would lite up. All who came in contact with Brenda because of her caring, sharing personally, loved her. Brenda was very proud of her family and related often to latest happenings in the Williams household with that Brenda smile. Mark, Ginger and Patrick I will be unable to attend the service on Saturday, however know you are the Thurmans thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kelly Wheeler
Brenda! I had the greatest respect for you when we worked together at T Plant even when you called me to see if I had all your pencils {hehehehe I loved u as a person B.K. and respected you more than you will ever know. I will miss u deeply!!! Please forgive me for losing “touch”. I never lost touch in my mind. Mark, Ginger, Patrick, & Brendas Parents & Sisters… You had a beautiful person in you life for too short a time. I love you for lending her to me for the short period we had!
Doris & “Stud Muffin :- <<< personal joke between B.K & I :-
I first meet Brenda when she was assigned as a temp clerk at the 340 Waste Handling Facility. I eventually hired her as the secretary for the Facility. For me, Brenda was a joy and a blessing to have at the facility. Brenda would come to work in the morning and the office would lite up. All who came in contact with Brenda because of her caring, sharing personally, loved her. Brenda was very proud of her family and related often to latest happenings in the Williams household with that Brenda smile. Mark, Ginger and Patrick I will be unable to attend the service on Saturday, however know you are the Thurmans thoughts and prayers.
Ginger and Ben – Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
As I listened to the minister this morning, talk about Brenda teaching herself to type, and saying that was “amazing,” I thought, “No, that was just Brenda.” She just did whatever needed to be done, no fanfare, just getting the job done – that was Brenda. I loved hearing her talk about her family, her love for them was so evident. Brenda was and is, one of the best people I’ll ever know. I can still hear that laugh and see that smile!
My fondest memories of Brenda Kay were the times we had growing up and going to grandma & grandpa’s house. Picnicing under the big trees in the yard, playing ball, riding Dolly the pony, and of course all the great food prepared by grandma and all of our aunts. Thank God for our memories! Aunt Norma Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you and of course with Mark, Ginger, and Patrick.
I AM SO PROUD OF MY NEICE BRENDA KAY. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MARK, GINGER AND PATRICK. AUNT MARIE
TO KAY KAY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FROM UNCLE BD
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