Brenda Sue McBride, 68, passed away on February 26, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1954, in Streator, Illinois, to Thurman Tomlinson and Eula (Wagner) Tomlinson.

Brenda enjoyed interior design and was excellent at decorating, even doing it professionally for a while. She was a good cook and loved Christmas, especially nutcrackers. Above all else, Brenda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of those that loved her.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Russell McBride Jr.; son, Sean McBride (Melissa); daughters, Shanna McBride and Samantha Beasley (Paul); extended children; grandmas little babies, Tyler Pierce, Damien McBride (Shelby), Kayelin McBride, Alex McBride, Grant Beasley, Cadan Coe, Patrick McBride, and Maycie Beasley; great-grandbabies, Damien McBride, Rileigh Pierce, Grayson Westerfield, Bennett McBride, Khloe McBride, and Harlyn McBride; brothers, Tony Tomlinson (Sue), Terry Tomlinson (Becky), and Bill Tomlinson; and sister, Annette Tomlinson. She is preceded in death by her parents.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Jesus is Lord Family Worship Center (501 Redman Street Jacksonport, AR 72075) starting at 4PM.