Ms. Brenda Faye Smith

***THE GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH IS HOSTING A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MS. BRENDA FAYE SMITH ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024 **** PLEASE SEE VISITATIONS & SERVICE TIMES THAT ARE LISTED BELOW ****NOTE: MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT THE CHURCH AND HAND SANITIZER WHEN WILL BE PROVIDED. _________________________________________ ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE YOU HAVE (4) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Galilee Baptist Church's website at: gbckazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in The Galilee Baptist Church Lives Stream -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a Facebook account. after logging in, type in Galilee Baptist Church -Or- 4. Use the GBC App, Instagram or Twitter ________________________________ The Obituary On December 30, 2023, Brenda Faye Smith gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Brenda was born November 24, 1957 to Henry Lee Smith and Lizzie Mae smith in Kalamazoo. Brenda received Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Galilee Baptist Church up until her sudden passing. She attended Kalamazoo Central High School where she received her diploma in 1976. After she graduated high school, she worked various jobs in the healthcare and homecare doing what she loved which was helping other. Brenda eventually settled in at Parker Hannifin and was employed there for 20+ years before deciding to retire. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lee Smith and Lizzie Mae Smith; 2 brother, William and Charles Smith all of Kalamazoo. Brenda leaves to cherish her memory, 1 sister, Margaret Smith; 1 brother Zeamon Smith; a very Special Goddaughter, Jonell L. Abbott; 1 nephew, Ricky Smtih; 3 great nephews, Cortez of Kalamazoo, MI; Jamarcus and Monterio both of Tupelo, MS; 6 nieces, Constance and Charity both of Detroit, MI; Vanessa and Jennifer both of Tupelo, MS; Jaquetta and Rikki both of Kalamazoo, MI; a god niece, Magann; special cousin/niece Patricia Moore (Kelvin) and a special Friend whom she considered a sister, Omeka Brandford all of Kalamazoo. was full of life and enjoyed hosting events. Brenda was full of life and enjoyed hosting events for not just family members, but friends as well. She loved cooking, baking and being able to be there to assist those she loved. She had a giving spirit about her, so If she could help someone in any way she would. Brenda’s compassion and love for people was unmatched. Even at her worst, she lived for helping others and those around her, at all cost. She will be missed by not just her family but all those she helped along her journey throughout life.

Ms. Brenda Faye Smith

November 24, 1957 - December 30, 2023