Brenda J. McFarlane
Jun 28, 1968 – Feb 14, 2015
Brenda McFarlane, 46 of Mineral, Virginia (formerly of Cedar Grove, TN), passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2015.She was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School and was currently employed as a Sheriff’s Dispatcher.Brenda was an avid NY Giants and Pittsburgh Penguins fan and loved to tease her family and friends who rooted for her rival teams. She loved her dogs, Jag and Tara, her work, and spending time with her friends and family.She is survived by her 2 sons, Matthew Fulkrod of NY and Jason Fulkrod of NV; Her stepchildren, Karen (Bill) Diercks, and Gary Mcfarlane of Spartanburg, SC; Her granddaughter Alexis of NY; her 2 sisters, Darcie (Jeff) Beckwith of Hamilton, VA and Justina (Bill) Deskins of Gerrardstown, WV; her stepdad John Crouch of Mansfield, PA; Her grandmother, Shirley Seeley of Westfield, PA; 2 Nieces, Felicia (Miguel) Sergovia of Martinsburg, WV, and Dakota Gallahan of Hedgesville, WV; Her Nephews, Garrett, Ryan and Chase of Hamilton, VA, and Adam Diercks of Spartanburg, SC; She is also survived by 3 great nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins, along with numerous friends, far and wide, many that she treated like family. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon McFarlane and her mother, Sharon Seeley.Brenda had a huge heart, was a caretaker to many, made friends fast, wore her heart on her sleeve and loved endlessly. She will be sorely missed.Family will be receiving friends at a celebration of life at Woodward Funeral Home, 200 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, VA on Saturday, February 21st at 12 NoonIn Lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department or to Suicide Prevention.
Love you and will miss you very much
Heaven gained a new angel she will be missed by many, praying for the family.
You brought so many smiles and laughs to my family. You will be missed so much by everyone at Country Junction Resort.
You will be missed greatly by all of us here in west Tennessee. Prayers for all the family and friends
You brought so many laughs to us and the campground in general.We love you and you will be missed. Prayers to the family.
To my Special Friend who I enjoyed working with and hanging out with. Ms Brenda you make a difference in so many lifes. You will be missed so much.Love and Prayers. You was a wonderful Lady who loved Jag and your other dogs.
My sweet friend. She was one of a kind.never still. Always helping others. I wish I could of help her. Prayers for the family and her many friends.
Love and miss you!! Thanks for being my rock and for all your help in my time of need! You were my special angel then and now!! Fly high my angel friend!
Our Prayers go out to family. You will be in our heart and mind forever. I will miss your quirky sense of humor and your energy to go. You will be missed .
You will be greatly missed by our family. You had such a fun loving attitude and infectious smile that we will never forget. We are blessed to have known you and Gordon. Much love and many prayers to your family. Philippians 4:13: I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengthens Me.
I have no words to describe how much I loved you and will miss you. I missed you when you moved, but thought I would see you many times for years to come. We were friends at first site and I will never forget you because you were one of those once in a lifetime friends. You made everyone feel like a special friend and had a heart of gold. I can`t believe I will never hear that laugh again. My heart is shattered and I know time will heal it, but there will always be a huge whole that only you could fill. I loved you so much and my thoughts and prayers are with your family that you loved so and who loved you so much. I thank God he sent you into my life even for a short time and look forward to seeing you again some day. Love, Joy
Such a wonderful soul, beautiful heart, and amazing friend to all. Brenda, the friendship you and I shared will never be forgotten. I will cherish it forever. In knowing you, you inspired me in so many ways to live everyday as if it was my last. Love you forever, miss you always. Rest easy, sweet lady.
Brenda was such a sweet, kind lady. She will be greatly missed by many. I will miss her sense of humor and her wonderful, contagious smile. May God bless her family and many friends.
she was the absolute best bus driver I ever had. After she quit driving the bus it was never the same. I was there for her when her husband passed. We lost touch and to hear this news I am absolutely devastated. I love and miss you dearly mrs. Brenda! You will never be forgotten. Fly high beautiful lady!
It is hard to put feelings into words because it still doesn`t seem real. We shared many, many good times. Gordon and Brenda were excellent neighbors and literally became part of our family throughout the years. We will miss you and pray for the families in this time of loss. Max & Brenda
Brenda,I miss you so much. I only knew you a short time at work, but your smile and love for people can not be replaced. Thank you for everything you have done and the advice you have given to me. You will always be in my thoughts. I love you always. Godspeed.
I helped raise you for 4 years, You were the daughter I never had.
Words can never truly convey our shock and sadness over your family`s loss. Brenda was a hard worker, wonderful example of persevering through difficult times, and an excellent neighbor. She will be sorely missed. Please know that your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Although I knew Brenda for only a brief moment in time, her caring nature showed through the muck & mess her line of work often times requires. Her attentiveness to the ones she dispatched was appreciated and admired. She will be missed both professionally and personally. My prayer is for your family`s comfort and God`s peace that surpasses all understanding.
Thank you Brenda for your service and dedication to our community and the law enforcement officers that you worked with. May the peace of our Lord be with you, forever and ever. From the officers and staff of the Town of Orange Police Department
Brenda`s electric personality and kind heart brought smiles to all in her path. I will forever remember and be grateful for the impact she left on staff and children at the Carroll County Special Learning Center; everyone loved her and will miss her greatly. Gordon and Brenda both gave so much love. Praying for her family.
You will truly be missed one of my good friends
Sometimes words are not enough to convey what is in the heart. We knew Brenda as a kind and generous neighbor, a dedicated co-worker and a dear friend who will be greatly missed. We will always be thankful that she was a part of our lives. For the family, may the happy memories of good times you shared with Brenda give you comfort. You are in our prayers.
You were greatly enjoyed and appreciated in Carroll County. You will be missed!!!
My heart is heavy with sadness. Brenda was truly one-of-a-kind. A wonderful friend and an amazing person. I will miss her dearly.