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Brenda Shimshick passed away on June 11, 2019 after a putting up a strong fight against breast cancer. She was born on July 28, 1955 in Atlanta, to parents Bruce and Betty Scruggs. The oldest of three daughters, Brenda spent her childhood in the neighborhood of East Point. After graduating from Russell High School, Brenda went to work for the Federal Aviation Administration, where her career as a Personnel Security Specialist would span the next 37 years. At a New Year’s Eve party in 1974, she met Sam Shimshick, and the two were later married on June 15, 1975. With the marriage, Brenda welcomed Sam’s daughter Stephanie into her life. The couple made their first home in Riverdale, where they were blessed with daughters Angela and Jennifer, before moving to Fayetteville.
Brenda enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, gathering for Sunday dinner every week at her mother’s house, usually with her sisters, daughters, nieces and nephews. Over the years, Brenda enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, cross-stitching and baking, and was always known to have homemade cookies and other tasty treats on-hand. A regular member of Brooks United Methodist Church, Brenda continued to attend regular service even after she and Sam moved up to the mountains of Jasper.
Brenda is preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Thomas. She is survived by husband Sam, daughters Angela Canada and Jennifer Shimshick, step-daughter Stephanie Boozer, mother Betty Scruggs, father Bruce Scruggs, sister Belinda Morgan, and five grandchildren: Brian, Andrew and Nicholas Canada; Annabelle and August Boozer.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Brooks United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11 AM, at 119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks, GA 30205.
Karen Lewis says
Heaven has gained an angel while we on earth have lost a precious friend. Brenda brought me so much joy living in the mountains. We laughed and cried together. I will miss her but know I will see her again. Prayers for Sam and family.
Laura Spallee says
Brenda always had a smile on her face & was the most precious lady! She will certainly be missed! Sam & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jane and Mike Hannon says
We love you, Brenda, and will miss you! We are consoled knowing you are cancer and pain free. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to support Brenda’s family as they heal from their loss! Love to all of you.
Carolyn Jones says
So many lovely memories of our years together. You will be missed by all of us who knew you.
Gloria Strickland says
I am so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. I remember Brenda from the times I would visit Sandra during Thanksgiving and we would always visit Aunt Betty. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Gloria June Strickland
Michele Lord says
Angela and family. I was so sad to hear for your mother’s passing. I will pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort you.
Kathy Haney McBrayer says
I am so sad to hear this news of Brenda’s passing. I went to church and school with the Scruggs girls. RIP my friend praying for your family
Delane Pritchett Wells says
Brenda and I were class mates at Russell High School. She was so sweet and I can never remember her being upset anytime. While I haven’t seen her since school, I extend my deepest condolences to her family. Prayers for peace during this difficult time.
Donna Jenkins says
I graduated from Russell with Brenda. She always had a smile, funny laugh and positive attitude. Our paths crossed again after we had our children. We were in a post collegiate sorority together until I moved out of state. Then our paths crossed again in the past couple months as we ran into each other at doctor appointments. Each time we just seemed to pick up where we left off. I am so sorry I did not spend more time with her. She was a pleasure to be around. Sam, I know you and the rest of the family will miss her so much. I am praying for all of you.
Alicia Dixon says
So sorry to learn of Brenda’s passing! I met her at FAA many years ago! Always had a friendly smile! Sweet person and she will be missed so! Prayers for all of her family !
Susan Evans Kemeter says
So sorry about the loss of Brenda. I was with her when she met Sam at that New Year’s Eve party. Thinking of the family.
Susan Evans Kemeter
Archie and Vickie McCullough & Family says
We will continually pray for the family during your time of bereavement. We extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family during the loss of your beloved family member. Even though we know that death is a part of life, it is sometimes hard to see and let our loved ones go. We will keep your family and family members in prayer and continue to ask GOD to comfort; keep and give you the strength to press onward and to keep those loving and precious moments of joy; laughter; love and special memories deep within our hearts. She is gone but not forgotten, a smile and plenty of love within that she lives behind that will always be forever stored within the depths of your hearts. Another angel of love who has crossed over into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father GOD and HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST WHO SITS ON THE RIGHT HAND OF HIS FATHER UNTIL HE RETURNS AGAIN. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Brenda, no more pain-you have been made whole again with no aches; hurts; or pains, just pure joy and happiness in the precious loving hands of GOD.
Mark Jamieson says
Sam, my heart goes out to you in the loss of your precious Brenda. Such a dear, sweet lady! A true ray of sunshine. You both are greatly loved by your friends in the mountains. Sincere condolences and prayers for peace for you and all the family.
Faith says
To the family and friends, I would like to express my deepest condolences and love through some word of encouragement. It is found at the scripture in Revelation 21:3,4 which mentions that “God will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more…”. We can be sure, that God is eager to fulfill this promise for us. To learn more, visit JW.ORG.
JL McFarlin says
To the family I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers please accept my deepest sympathy May Jehovah God who’s Supply All Comfort sustain you in your time of grief 2nd Corinthians chapter 1 verses 3 and 4