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Funeral services for Brenda Coon, Class of 1977, will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:00am at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Whitehouse. There will be no visitation or graveside service. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Children's Church of Mt. Carmel. The mailing address for the church is 10519 FM 344 E Whitehouse, TX 75791.
Additionally, if you would like to send a card to her family, that address is:
Mrs. Gene Coon
10454 CR 2167
Whitehouse, TX 75791
From the Tyler Paper:
Brenda Gail Coon
October 25, 2008
Memorial services for Brenda Coon, of Alpharetta, Ga, formerly of Whitehouse, will be Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Whitehouse, TX with Bro. Benny Portwood officiating. Brenda went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 25, 2008. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she served as G.A. Leader and Children’s Church Director during 2007-2008.
She was a graduate of Whitehouse High School, Tyler Junior College, and The University of Texas at Tyler, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood. Brenda loved teaching and working with young children. She taught in several schools and daycares in the East Texas area. Brenda was also live-in nanny for a family in Florida for 11 years, Sam and Caroline Votaw, who she loved as her own.
Miss Coon is survived by her parents*, Gene and Sylvia Coon of Whitehouse; one sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Ray Lord of Ft. Smith, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Don and Allison Coon of Whitehouse; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, whom she loved so much, also her kids- Sam and Caroline Votaw. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Coon.
*Note - her Dad, Gene Coon, passed away on 11/22/2008, just one month after Brenda's death.
Brenda, at left, with the class of 1977 at the reunion held 9/20/2008.
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Teri 77 -Langford
I am so sad to hear about Brenda. I grew up with Brenda and have many memories with her in band and in church. She was genuinely a sweet lady and I will miss her.Patsy 77 -Swindle (Pittillo)
I am so sorry for the death of Brenda. I will never forget when I first moved to Whitehouse, she was so friendly and made me feel so welcomed. My prayers are with the family.Debra 77 -Bowie
I was saddened to read about the news of Brenda's death this morning. My prayers also go out to her family and close friends.Linde 75 -Childress (Belt)
Brenda was so friendly and up lifting in school and at the reunion. At the reunion we talked and laughed about some things Jerry had done. Brenda was one of the first people who befriended me when I moved to Whitehouse in the 11th grade. Strength and prayers go out to her family.LaWanda 75 -Swindle (Daugherty)
Brenda and I have worked together the past school year teaching HeadStart. We were on the same district team and frequently exchanged opinions and ideas. I will miss her very much. She was a great deal of fun to work with.Possum 77 -Malcolm
Brenda was always so friendly to me. She kept in touch throughout the years via e-mail. Each year she wanted to keep our class of 77's ANNUAL picnic going. (Just another reason to start them back up!) She would begin asking about them in March it seemed. She was always happy, and laughing was just part of her. She will be missed by many. May God Bless Her Family!Nadine 75 -Dowdy (Hall)
What a beautiful memorial service! A celebration of a wonderful life that was truly blessed with alot of family and friends. A family with lots of wonderful memories of you. Thanks for all of the lives you have touched along your journey. You have made it to your final destination and are truly at home now! Brenda you will be deeply missed by all but never forgotten!Brenda 77 -Corley
It seems Brenda remembered something most of us have forgotten...it IS more fun to eat at the kid's table! She has left a legacy of love.Denise 77 -Jackson (Basher)
I was so sad to hear the news about Brenda. She was always very sweet and will be missed deeply by so many. May God Bless her family.Becky 77 -Mallory (Boggio)
Brenda was such a wonderful person. I remember cutting up in Mrs. Coon's class, hanging out and being friends. Brenda you won the race. Rest my dear friend.