Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

Obituary For Brenda Jean Thomas Lyles-Bass

Graveside service for Brenda Lyles-Bass, 65, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Westview Cemetery, 700 Westivew Drive, Auburn, AL 36830, Reverend Henry Ligon will officiate.

Mrs. Bass, who passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born October 16, 1955 in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mrs. Bass will be Friday, January 8, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory: five children, Christopher Lyles, Jeffrey (Latasha) Lyles, Jacqueline Felicia Lyles, Camerial (Anthony) Rowe and Aretha “Latasha” Lyles (John) all of Opelika, AL; three brothers, Frank (Marilyn) Marshall, Jr. of Opelika, AL, Steve Thomas of Auburn, AL and Bobby Marshall of Syracuse, NY; two sisters, Barbara Dorsey of Opelika, AL and Valerie Marshall of Auburn, AL; fifteen grandchildren, Brentoria Tanner, Ebony Tanner, Jakiel Simmons, Myrteila (Dontavis) Welcher, Laderrian Prince (Raven), Jaderrian Prince, Mark Greathouse, Mychael Felton, Jefresia Gary, Jaquez Spinks, J’Aril Lyles, Jamir Thomas, Iikeem Colquitt, Brandon Howard and Jaquan Howard; nine great-grandchildren, Carmen Collier, Justin Patterson, Jaden Lyles, Karlee Patterson, Emori Beaver, Kyson Willis, Ivy Baker, Braxton Willis and Major Greathouse; three devoted nieces, Dr. Frankie (Felix) Bell, Charkeithia Dorsey and LeShunte Holland all of Opelika, AL; god-daughters, Vontressa Foreman and Sherry Brooks both of Auburn, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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My heart is broken to hear of Bren's passing. Been was a mother not only to her children but to a community of children. She was truly one of God's angels that I'm thankful to have known and whom will be dearly missed.

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My heart ❤ is heavy with sadness, but Brenda was full of laughter & love 💘 so when I think of her I will remember all the laughter we shared; because Lord knows we shared secrets and the love we had for our children and grandchildren! My prayers will continue to be with the family.

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Praying for your family. You will be miss

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Brenda, you will be greatly missed. Your sense of humor always made us laugh. I will forever think of you every time I see those "peeps" during Easter. I am praying for your family and will forever have Barbara! Love you... Tabitha

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Brenda, you will be greatly missed. Your sense of humor always made us laugh. I will forever think of you every time I see those "peeps" during Easter. I am praying for your family and will forever have Barbara! Love you... Tabitha

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Praying for your family. Jackson & Durrell family

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Sorry for your loss. We will miss you Mrs. Brenda

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We will miss Brenda. We appreciate the many years she spent caretaking for Mary Jo. Sending prayers to the family. Love, Bayne Cranford, Kathe and Brian Briggs

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying the God of all comfort helps you at this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus told us to pray for God's Kingdom because the Bible promises it will end tears pain and death. (Revelation 21:4,5 & Daniel 2:44). Mary

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I am really going to miss you Ms. Brenda. Fly high as the angel you are. I enjoyed working with you on this side🙏🏾

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My condolences to the family, Praying for the comforting arms of God to hold you all during this time. Brenda was our neighbor in Draketown, but she was also like a daughter to me. She will be truly missed by those that knew her. Rest on (Donna),🙏🏽🙏🏽

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You will be miss dearly.. Paris Mixon and family

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You will be miss

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I am going to miss BRENDA.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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