Howell, Brenda Hollandsworth

Brenda Hollandsworth Howell was born March 7, 1941 in Indian Valley. Passed away in her home surrounded by family on April 17, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents Taswell and Ocie Hollandsworth. Her sisters Irene Gallimore, Lilas Webb, Winnie Dalton, Anita Quesenberry, Nina Browning, and Beulah Gallimore.

Survived by her loving husband Russell Howell of 63 years. Her Sons, Greg (Rhonda) Howell, Jeremy (Sandy) Howell. Grandchildren, Alexis (Jordan) Taylor, Lucas (Bria) Howell, Turner Howell, Joey (Ciera) Agbo, Laura (Jeremy) Baldwin, Lesiley (Matt) Tingler. As well as 9 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Josephine Alderman, Wanda (Duayne) Grubb, Martha (Jimmie) Bower, and her brother Ren Hollandsworth. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Brenda was one of 12 children, 11 girls and one boy. She attended Radford University, graduated in 1963 when she first taught Spanish at York High School in York, Virginia, until moving back to Floyd Virginia to teach at Indian Valley Elementary in 1965 and then Willis Elementary school where she retired in 2000. She loved running into former students and catching up with their lives. Even after she retired, she still stayed involved with reading programs and the retired teacher association.

Brenda was an avid fisherman where you could find her with her husband on the lakes of Virginia or Florida, where they spent most of the winter together fishing. She was the secretary for Floyd County Bass club for many years.

She loved spending time with family, especially watching her grandchildren grow up and become loving parents of their own. She was active in her church she used her beautiful voice to share the gospel and her love for Jesus. Being a member of the “Good Intentions” “The Mannon Family” “H&H Gospel Express” and in the later years she sang with her husband Russell. Brenda was such a loving mother, Mommy, and friend, everyone always loved being around her. Her favorite bible verse and one of her favorite songs, Psalms 118:24 “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Services will be held at Beaver Creek Church Floyd VA, Visitation Friday, April 19, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm services Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00am