Brenda Williams Napier

Brenda Williams Napier, 82, of Charlotte went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2022. Born August 4, 1939 in Gaston County, NC; she was the daughter of Dewey A. and Mabel Williams. She married Roland Shields Napier on August 23, 1958 in Pleasant Plains, NC.

A member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church, Brenda retired as a Legal Secretary. She was formerly employed with Robert Daniel Potter, Grier & Grier and Parker, Poe, Adams and Bernstein, LLP.

She enjoyed volunteering her time with the Dove’s Nest, Baptist Missions (WMU) as well as Levine & Dickson Hospice House – Huntersville.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother; Brenda will be missed by many.

Survivors include her husband of almost 64 years, Shields Napier; sons, Robert (Tammy) S. Napier and Michael (Teresa) D. Napier; grandchildren, Hannah (Jessie) Trakas, Ethan Napier (Allison Ayscue), Amanda (Jason) Dolinar, Molly Napier and Mackenzie Napier; brother, David (Carol) Williams; sister, Dianne (William) Griffin; step-brother, Bobby Stegall; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, G. Bruce Stegall; brothers, Jerry Williams and Ronald Williams; step-brothers, Thomas Stegall and Teddy Stegall.

Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC. Visitation 1 until 2 p.m. at the church. Burial in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Wingate University: Reverend Robert J. Napier Scholarship Fund or Durham Memorial Baptist Church. Condolences may be submitted at www.forestlawnwest.com.