Mrs. Brenda Ann Hardnett
Funeral Notice
Mrs. Brenda Ann Hardnett, 71, of Wedowee died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, GA. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 7, 2023, at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 744 Woodland Avenue NW, Wedowee, at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. James Gresham, Rev. R. Russell and Rev. Tom Williams officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. (CST) until the funeral hour. Public viewing will be Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 6: 00 p.m. (CST) and visitation with the family is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST). Public viewing and visitation will be held at Vines Funeral Home.
Brenda was born on June 27, 1952, to the late Reverend Robert Lee Smith and the late Eppie Dovine Smith in Birmingham, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church. Brenda was the youngest of seven siblings and was affectionately called “Brenda Lou”.
Brenda loved dancing, cooking Sunday dinners for her family, preparing her special “Million Dollar Pound Cake”, macaroni and cheese, fried fish and chicken, and chicken and dressing, and watching the “Reggie Gay” gospel show. She did not miss calling her children and grandchildren on their birthdays to sing the birthday song. Employed at Lamar Manufacturing Company as a seamstress for 30+ years, switched careers and worked for Cheaha Regional Headstart for 17 years as an associate teacher, center director and teacher; part-time store clerk at Main Street Food Mart until her retirement. After retirement, she attended the Wedowee Senior Center and enjoyed being with her friends playing board games and traveling to events.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Randy Hardnett; her three children: Randy JaRodd Hardnett (companion Christie), Wedowee; Ivory Joyce (Stacy) Roundtree, Wedowee and Rev. Anthony Gene (Sheila) Sims of Woodland; one aunt: Flossie Gibson, Anniston; two sisters: Willie Mae Anthony, Gainesville, GA. and Robbia Lea Smith, Huntsville; brothers-in-law; Douglas Hardnett (Cathy), Joe Lee Hardnett (Fannie), Charles Hardnett (Bonnie); sisters-in-law: Minnie Laney (James) and Nell Higgins; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Comments/Condolences
DELLA BELL
Condolences to your family. God Bless you.
LATONYA MCCOY
I am going to Miss Mrs. Brenda she was Great Teacher I Love her So Much she will be Missed
DERRICK HERRING
Sending prayers and condolences to your family!
GERALD ROBINSON
May God Bless the Hardnett and Smith family. My prayers are with you all.
MAIN STREET FOOD MART
Brenda was a hard worker,and she loved being at work ,and all the customers loved her,when she retired everybody still came looking for her or asked about her,she would always say when I get my car fixed I’m coming up there and believe me she meant what she said,We will truly miss her,and appreciate her hard work at the store,We love you Mrs.Brenda
CHEAHA REGIONAL HEAD START
Brenda was a dedicated, dependable, and kind hearted employee. She touched many little lives during the time she worked at Head Start. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
ROBBIN O'NEAL
Auntie you are already missed! LaFaye and I always said if we were millionaires, so would you be. We all loved you dearly and wish you the best! Your loving spirit will always be in my heart. I know that you are rejoicing in heaven. Your parents, sisters and brother, Rosetta, Earnestine & Evelyn and Robert Earl are so happy to see you. Until we meet again! Yall please watch over us all! Love your niece, Robbin
SYLVIA WELCH
Condolences to the families you all are in our prayers
VERESIA HOUSTON
Brenda was such a sweet,sweet lady. Sending prayers to the family for such a time as this. May God strengthen each of u.
CONNICE HARDNETT
She was very sweet beautiful lady. She will definitely be missed
DORIS SPARKS
Sorry about Brenda we will miss hef at the Wedowee,senior center,,,,
ANNIE COLEMAN
My condolences to family sorry for your loss. We went school together. Avery beautiful lady inside and out. You will be missed.
Anonymous
Ms Brenda was a beautiful person
RITA BELL
Worked with at the Woodland plant. Went to her church also.
BETTY SHELTON
I worked with Brenda for many years! I was her supervisor, Brenda was a hard worker and had good work ethics. She was a good worker and pleasant to be around! God Blesd her family!
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