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Mrs. Brenda Lavern Brower

Passed 03/13/2026

Obituary For Mrs. Brenda Lavern Brower

Mrs. Brenda LaVern Brower passed away on March 13, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda, the youngest of three children, was born on January 10, 1948, in High Point, NC, to Paul Moore and Rose Moore. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie and Jennie Davis; her mother and father-in-law, James and Resa Brower; her sisters, Daisy McCall and Barbara Moore, and aunts, Margaret Little and Mae Bell Dorsey.

She received her early education in the High Point Public Schools and graduated from William Penn High School in 1966. Brenda furthered her education at GTCC, where she majored in accounting.

On August 28, 1973, Brenda married the love of her life, Malcolm Brower. Together, they blended their families to raise four daughters. She loved her family dearly, and they all cared for her in return. Brenda was truly a servant of God, always ensuring that everyone had what they needed.

Brenda was loved by many; she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and GiGi to several. She worked at Shipman’s Homecare for 22 years and cared deeply for her patients. However, to many, she was known as “Mrs. Brenda” or “Mama.”

She leaves behind a family who will forever cherish her memories: her beloved husband of fifty-three years, Malcolm “Mike” Brower; her daughters, Sonja “Dee” Moore of Greensboro, NC; Cheresa “Phatt Katt” Brower (Tony) of High Point, NC; Margie Gaines (Marc) of Baltimore, MD; Andrea Brunton (Carl) of Kinston, NC; her sister, Johnnie Mae Medley of High Point, NC; and her best friend since childhood, Beverly Mason of Columbus, OH; she is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Antonia, Kenisha, Brendan, Ariyonna, Antonio, Marcus (Kanika), Darius, Rayquan, Shaun (Rachel), Joshua, Terrell; fifteen great-grandchildren, Londyn, Brendan, Kehlani, Chase, Carter, Tiel, Kayla, Kayden, Kayliah, Ava, Kennedy, Niles, Cairo, Ivy Rose, and Sariyah; special friend, Betty Hamilton, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at United House of Grace & Mercy. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Dee & Phat Katt, you and your families have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Praying for your strength and comfort during your bereavement and beyond.

Tracy McIntyre

Sending Condolences 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Janice Brevard

My condolences to the family. I met Ms Brenda by way of my Sisters Helen and Sarah. She was a good friend of my Sister Helen. She would attend Sarah's annual birthday party. Ms Brenda was a very nice lady. Take your rest. Sleep easy

Grace Taylor

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Brenda. We stayed in the neighborhood and I would go to the house and play and stay over and we would have such a good time. Every time I would see Ms. Brenda as an adult, she would tell me, "Choo you still look the same" and give me a hug. She was such a sweet person. You all have my deepest condolences and prayers. Love you all.

Kim "Choo" Little-Allen

Mama Phat Katt, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you so much💔. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you're feeling right now, but I want you to know I'm here for you through it all. Your mom raised someone so strong, so loving, and SO REAL and that alone speaks volumes about the kind of woman she was. Her love is always going to live through you, in everything you do. Take your time, feel whatever you need to feel, and don't try to carry this alone. I got you, whether you need to talk, cry, vent, or just sit in silence. I love you so much🫶🏽. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, now and forever.

Siarra Walker

My condolences and prayers to the Brower family. I grew up across the street from Brenda and I have to say, I always had fun times! Brenda used to make the best cubed steak and her banging strawberry cheesecake pies. Cheresa and I were besties and had great times and memories and became sisters. Mike, I'm across the street and the neighborhood is here to help whenever we can. Thank you Brenda for all the good times and memories we had together and you watching me and "Chunny" grow into prosperous women. Thank you for the advice you gave me. Thank you for being a great listener. Thank you for being YOU. I love you and you will be dearly missed.

Katisha Wallace and Family

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Please know that my deepest condolences are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Wishing you comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. 🙏💐 The Bethea Family

Latoya Bethea

RIP Brenda thank you for being my friend.For picking up the phone no matter what time I would call .. I'm going and already have missed you .. I'm NOT going to say Goodbye I'm going to say see you later my friend ..love you .Family Sending my love and comfort to you praying for this family Now and day's to come .love you My family Ruby Johnson

Cynthia Armstrong Walden

Brenda My friend a Wonderful loving caring person that you was with a big smile that would light up a room..My Neighbor that I would have to come running to your house for some Barbecue sauce for my children..No matter how much I would buy I would always run out trying to feed my kid's and a lot of other kid's..Those kids loved Barbecue sauce..Now Brenda u know how I loved your Homemade pound cakes that would Just melt in your mouth .. Brenda thank you for just being Brenda a person anyone would love to call you wifey ,mama sister and friend .. Brenda let me tell you this I don't have to buy Barbecue sauce anymore lol I can here your laughing Now .. Family Sending My love to you all keep your wonderful Memories close to her heart's ..Brenda you have your blessings from our Lord Now take your rest .. It's your time ..Hope to see you on the other side .Love you My friend ..lilbit as you call Me.

Cynthia Armstrong Walden

To the family, I sad to hear the passing of Brenda. I will keep you all in my Prayers.

Pamela Chestnut

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Brenda's family. May God Comfort you during this time of bereavement

William Penn Class of 1967

Cheresa ( Sissy) and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you of you. I praying for your comfort and strength. " Blesses are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4) Please remember you don't have to go through this alone. I'm here for you whenever you need me. Sending you so much LOVE.

Kim Sherrod

Kim Sherrod

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family, Dee & Phat Kat and kids - NaNa

Helen Wilks and Family

Sending my heartfelt sympathy for the family during such an unimaginable time. May you all look back on the precious memories and never forget the valuable lessons she has taught. Hold on to that infinite love and let it carry you through the days ahead. May the peace and love of God comfort you all.

Erica Reeves

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times. May God comfort you all.

Monica Simmons

Cheresa and Family, I send my deepest condolences during this time of sadness. May you find comfort leaning on GOD and one another.

Robin Fasheyitan

My condolences go out to the Brower Family. Brenda was A Sweet person. We grew up together on Brooks Street yrs. ago.We had great fun. May God Bless you with Pease, love And joy!I was proud to see her since I moved back home. Rest in Peace my Friend ❤️.

Beverly Michael Mitchell

Mike,Dee,Fatcat,my condolences to the family, Waverly st was the cookout st back inthe days brenda was a mother to all the children on Waverly st rest in peace my friend 🧡

Larry, maxine froneyberger

Dear Uncle Mike,

My heart is truly heavy as I think about the loss of Auntie. Please know that you and my dear cousins are in my prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Auntie's kindness, love, and the way she cared for her family will always be remembered and cherished.

I pray that God surrounds each of you with comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. May the memories you shared together bring warmth to your hearts and remind you of the beautiful life she lived.

Uncle, we love you so much, and we are here for you and the family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

With love, sympathy, and prayers, Chele

Michele King

To the family of Brenda he was a beautiful person I love talking with her she was a dear friend to me I'm going to miss her she now resting in the arms of the Lord my condolences go out to the family she was a special friend of mine she watched out for my brother and my and I thank her so much I'm going to miss you Brenda you can rest now 🙏

Marilyn Sellers Bell

Sorry for your loss. Continue to be encouraged 🙏🏽

Delois lovett

To the Brower family I'm sending my condolences, prayers and love. She was a sweet soul. May God comfort your family and give you the peace that only comes from him. 🙏🏽🌸

Valerie Hunt

I'm sorry for your loss I will keep the family in my prayers. Aunt Brenda you will be missed.

Sheila

Sorry for your loss.

Loretta Robinson Barber

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Brower family will keep the family in my prayers Brenda was such a good friend RIH 🕊️🙏🕊️ Sharon Green and Family

Sharon Green

Dear Cousin Mike and family, please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and strength in God's love, and trust that He will carry you through the days ahead.

Michael & Shirley Cotten

To the Brewer family sorry for your loss signed by Gloria Robbins little

Sorry for your loss signed by Gloria Robin's little

Our Sincere condolences to the Brower Family, on behalf of the loss of Brenda. I didn't know that when I saw you in the hospital about a Couple of weeks ago it would be my last time seeing you alive. Now, l know it was no coincidence that you and my mom ended up in the same hospital in another city. I believe it was so I could talk, laugh and joke with you one last time. You were my neighbor for many years and I can honestly say, you were more than a neighbor you were a friend and help in the time of need. You will be greatly missed. I will cherish every conversation, laughter, disagreement and fun times we shared when we were neighbors. Many times I would send my boys to your house when I needed an item to complete a meal or I needed your assistance for anything else that I lacked of needed. I knew if you could help, you would without any hesitation. I will forever be grateful for that and the many long conversations we shared on the telephone. When I moved out the neighborhood, we talked less, but when we ran into each other in the community, we didn't care who was with us, we took our time and played catch up. My friend you have fought the fight, now take your rest. But know this, you will never be forgotten.

RIP Brenda ♥️♥️♥️❤️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

Lorraine Whitworth Jackson

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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