Brenda Myers was born June 18, 1952. She departed this life on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. Brenda was a graduate of South Ayden High School in Ayden, NC. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Computers. Brenda worked as an operator at Southern New England Telephones (SNET) for 25 years. She was a fun-loving person who spoke her mind and loved to sing for the Lord. She was a member at Zion Chapel Church for many years under Rev. Parker of Ayden, NC. She moved to NJ where she joined Second Baptist Church, Long Branch under Rev. Aaron Gibson for 16 years.
Brenda is preceded in death by her mother Ethel Gilbert, father Peter Mewborn, sister Missionary Shirley Chapman, brothers Royce Gilbert, William Earl Gilbert, Wilbert Ellison, and Marvin Green “Pig.”
She is survived by her sister Deloris Mason (Mike) of NJ; brothers Bobby Gilbert (Bessie) of New Haven, CT and Woodrow Gilbert (Helen) of NJ; cousin Glenda Cannon; special friends Mother Harper, Ann Parker, Clara Gary, and Terri Whitaker; as well as a host of special nieces, nephews and friends.
Miss Brenda was a lovely lady and I loved her voice, when she sang solo in the choir at Second Baptist Church. She recently sang, my favorite song by her “No Cross No Crown” at my dad’s funeral and did it accapela and sounded wonderful! She will be missed, she can now sing with the Angels in Heaven
My condolences to the family. I knew Brenda from her membership at Zion Chapel UAFWB Church of Ayden, NC. She was a beautiful person and will be sincerely missed. I pray that the comfort of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ be upon you all
Mother Sarah Carmon
Brenda i will miss you dearly. I will never forget the great times we had together serving the lord. I hated to see you move away but we always stayed in touch. I will the great testimonies we shared. we could talk about anything and you ways td me things straight up. one of the traits I admired about you. Now you are in the arms of Jesus. No more pain so take your rest. see you later Ann Parker. Still love my Brenda! RIP
To Deloris and family, I was so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Brenda and I go back almost 50 years. I first met her at SNET and we became good friends and stayed good friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I will miss my friend.
To Sandra Carmon and family, we are very sorry to hear about your aunt Brenda. She was a very sweet person and every time I saw her she was always doing or saying something to make us laugh. she could sing a song that you just couldn’t sit on it , she had a beautiful voice. Family please know that God don’t make any mistake. God knew it was time for her to leave this world , no more pain or hurt. May God give you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.