Brenda was born October 23, 1959 at Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelby, NC. Attended Classical High School for over achievers in Providence, RI. Moved to Augusta, GA in 1978 and attended MCG graduating BSN, RN, with honors. Worked at Atlanta Medical, Dekalb Medical and lastly Veterans Hospital both in Augusta, GA and Decatur, GA until Jan 2021.
Brenda was born the daughter of the late Ralph James, Sr., and also was preceded in death by 3 brothers Ralph James Jr,, Son Bennie James, Dennis James and 1 sister Mildred James. Survived by her mother Jennie L James of Hephzibah, GA. and her son Robert Wilson, her daughter in Law Todney Wilson and her grandson Breylan. She was also survived by 5 brothers and sisters; Bernice James-Gaines of Atlanta, GA, John L James of Hephzibah, GA, Ralfreida James and Jessie L James both of Augusta, GA, Wendy Mays of Hephzibah, GA. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of relatives and close friends.