BRENDA JOYCE REYONLDS SMITH
August 25, 1942 - May 8, 2016
Brenda Joyce Reynolds Smith, 73 of Farmington passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home. Brenda was born August 25, 1942 in Carlsbad, NM the daughter of Herman Wayne Reynolds and Leta Mae Fore Reynolds.
In 1960 Brenda married Ron until his death in 2003. They had 2 children together. She pursued a bookkeeping career later in life and utilized it until she passed. Despite her struggles her life was devoted to her family, children and grandchildren. Brenda was a dedicated wife, mom, and grandma. An outstanding cook and loved to bake, can and make jellies. When it was cold out she would knit, crotchet and sew. Brenda enjoyed camping at the lake and water skiing. Her passion was working in her yard and tending to her rose bushes. She was a great woman with a lot of compassion and great spirits. Brenda also left behind her precious dog, Brittany. She was loved by many and all will miss her dearly. We would like to thank everyone for their support, thoughts and prayers.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband Ronald F. Smith, son Steven D. Smith, parents Herman and Leta Reynolds, brother Ronnie W. Reynolds and a sister Patsy Waddell.
She leaves behind her daughter Elizabeth L. Smith, brother Don Reynolds and wife Jeannie, sister Rita Miller and husband Mel; 3 grandchildren Branden Rich and wife Mandy; Kasanudra Gomez and husband Felix and Brandon Phillips; great-grandchildren Carsen Rich, Abbey Rich, Bentley Gomez, Audi Gomez and Kelton Gomez, many friends and clients that Brenda helped over the years.
Visitation is today, Thursday, May 12, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. followed by funeral services for Brenda at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Brent Heddin officiating. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, NM where she'll be laid to rest next to her husband Ron.
Pallbearers are Branden Rich, Felix Gomez, Darold Clark, Don Reynolds and Mack Waddell.
Brenda's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.
Visitation Details
Thursday, May 12th, 2016 4:30pm - 5:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Service Details
Thursday, May 12th, 2016 5:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Interment Details
Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia, New Mexico