Brenda A. Codner-Jones

Brenda was born on December 3, 1942, in Saint Ann’s, Jamaica, to Lawford Codner and Gladys Harris. On June 4, 1977, she married Frederick Jones, with whom she shared 47 wonderful years of love and partnership before his passing on January 18, 2025.

A Registered Nurse by profession, Brenda trained at Charing Cross Hospital School of Nursing in London, England, graduating on April 4, 1966. She later moved to New York in 1969, where she continued her nursing career, and later worked with Kimberly Quality Care in Houston, Texas.

Throughout her distinguished career, Brenda was recognized with numerous awards honoring her dedication, compassion, and excellence in patient care. Nursing was not merely her profession—it was her calling. She poured her heart into every life she touched.

To her family, Brenda was the heart and foundation—a loving, generous, and spirited woman who embraced every role in her life with grace and strength. As a devoted daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and matriarch, she nurtured her family with wisdom, warmth, and unwavering support.

Her faith and community service were central to her life. As a devoted member of Christ the King Church, Brenda gave freely of her time, energy, and love in service to others. She also had a deep affection for animals, often caring for lost dogs and offering them the same tenderness she gave to everyone around her.

A passionate gardener, Brenda cultivated beauty wherever she went—reminding all who knew her of the power of patience, care, and growth. Her love, guidance, and selflessness touched countless lives. Her legacy of compassion, service, and love will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

Loved Ones Left to Cherish Her Memory

Children: Christopher Wayne Codner, Kimberly Jones, Robyn Codner, Jenna Ford, Carmen Weir and Pauline Jones (Smith)

Brothers: Cecil Codner and Anthony Codner

Sister: Fay Codner-Smith

Grandchildren: Kai Codner, Omri Codner, Cyrus Codner, Amaia Ford, Lloyd Ford, Samantha King, Tracy Small, Kay Richard, Camille Plummer, Sheryl Thompson, Carolee Weir, Mark Weir, and Trevor Weir Jr.

25 Great-grandchild: Expected in late December 2025 (to Lloyd and Victoria)

Nieces: Rema Clarke, Dahlia McFarlane, Ava Codner, Michael Codner, Karen Codner, Eric Codner, Cornel Codner, Melanie Lewandowski, and Daliah Codner

Nephews: Sean Codner, Dennis Codner, Michael Codner, Rickey Codner, Dave Codner, Neil Codner, and Andrew Codner

Predeceased by: Parents Gladys Harris and Lawford Codner; Brother Eric Codner; Nephew Nicholas Boyd Codner

Visitation will be held on October 17, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. A committal service will take place immediately afterward at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, located at the same address.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Brenda Codner-Jones may be made to:

• Christ the King Episcopal Church, 15325 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77083

• Alzheimer’s Association — Give in honor or memory (monthly or one-time) at www.alz.org.