Brenda Shadix
Smith
December 30, 1950 - January 23, 2021
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Brenda Shadix Smith, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt ”B”, Meeme and friend to all whose life she touched, on January 23, 2021. After a year long battle with cancer, she left us while sleeping peacefully at her home in Killen. She was in her 70th year.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Dalton Shadix and Margarette Millinea Williams; beloved aunt, Iva James; and son-in-law, Timothy Dison. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Ottie J. Smith; children, Karen Martin Robertson (Bill, Jr.) and Brandon Martin (Tammy); three siblings, Martha “Ann” Marston (Frank), Vickie McGee (Phil), and Ross Shadix; three grandchildren, Kaleb Dison (Jessica), Drew Dison, and Madison Martin; and her dear friend, Debra Ybarbo.
Born and raised in Florence, Brenda attended Coffee High School. She worked as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart for over 20 years. She attended Atlas Church of Christ.
She enjoyed vacations with her siblings, children and grandchildren. Her yearly holiday “Ladies” shopping trips were legendary.
Brenda loved to cook and hosted holiday meals at her home that included feeding as many as 40 family members. She was a longtime fan of Alabama Football and hardly ever missed a game. She was clever and fun-loving, and her wonderful sense of humor continued on into the last weeks of her life. She held no value on material things. Her treasures were her family and friends. Brenda was a peace-keeper and matriarch of her family. She adored her nephews, Johnny Corum, Dennis Smith, Sam Smith, Louis Knerr, Andrew Knerr, Wyatt Knerr, Jared Shadix and Christopher Shadix.
She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. A special thank you to Dr. Wade Iams and team at Vanderbilt Hospital and Kindred Hospice in Florence.
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at a later date, graveside, at Atlas Church of Christ in Killen, with Brother Miles Stutts officiating.
No services listed.
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11 Comments on “Brenda Shadix Smith”
Brenda was a one of a kind Gal. She always made us laugh at Wal-Mart and was a Precious Lady. She will surely be missed by friends and I know her Family will miss her too. Comforting to know she is no longer in pain and looking down Saying what a Great Home I have now. Prayers for her Wonderful family and Friends
Prayers for the family.
SO VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT HER PASSING. SHE MADE ME HAPPY AND CHEERED ME UP WHEN I WAS UPSET. HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE MADE EVERYONE FEEL BETTER AND AT EASE. I WORKED WITH HER FOR YEARS AND I AM THANKFUL FOR EVERY MOMENT I SPENT WITH HER. YOU MY FRIEND WILL SORELY BE MISSED.
Vickie & family,
David & I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your sister. I have sisters & I think I can imagine the depth of your hurt. God bless you & comfort you now & in the coming days.
When She and Ottie married it was a beautiful blessing. We loved her from the start. She brought much happiness to Ottie’s life for 30 years. We will miss her. My heart goes out for her family, their lose is ours also. It’s my prayer that her family and friends will continue to hold her dear in their hearts. My God give you strength to continue your journey here until we meet her again.
Otti, Karen, Brandon and Family we are so sorry for your loss. Brenda was a very special person always had a smile on her face and will be sadly missed. Karen, Brandon you and your Mother will always have a special place in our hearts.
I’m sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her. Love Joyce Bobo
Brenda
I love you and will miss you 4/ever!!!
Brenda I will miss you so. You were the sister I never had. I will see you again buddy. Love you .Debra
Brenda was a ray of sunshine, beautiful inside and out. She had the warmest smile and gave a feeling of security to all those around her. We will miss her. God comfort her family and friends and bring happy times shared with her to your minds.