Brenda "Bren" Marie Harrison

Brenda “Bren” Marie Harrison passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Born March 30, 1948, in Houston, Texas, Bren was the daughter of Lee Jones and Ellen Morris. She lived a life marked by hard work, steady determination, and deep love for those around her, making a lasting impression through the care she showed in both everyday moments and life’s most important ones. Bren resided in Richwood, Texas.

After graduating from B.C. Elmore High School, Bren built a career as a Medical Records Specialist. With diligence and reliability, she managed and organized patient medical files and clinical documentation in countless hospitals—work that required precision, discretion, and a strong sense of responsibility, all of which she brought to her profession.

In 1986, she met Wallace Riley, and together they shared many wonderful years jointly.

Bren found joy in the comforts of home and the beauty of music. She loved cooking for her family, playing the piano, and listening to music. She was best known—and will forever be remembered—for her warm hospitality and her gift for having a good time, creating spaces where others felt welcomed, fed, and at ease.

Bren is survived by her daughters, Kathy Dixon and Lisa Slaughter; her grandchildren, Erica Slaughter-Higgins (Adrian), Elena Slaughter, Kevin Slaughter (Abigail), Raven Mota (Benny), Doneshae Antwine, and Aubrin Antwine; 9 great grandchildren; and her brother, Kenneth Morris.

She was preceded in death by her partner, Wallace Riley; her parents, Lee Jones and Ellen Morris; her sister, Mary Malone; and her son, Alvin Stevens.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 W. Plantation Dr., Clute, TX, on October 17, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

A repass will be held at 52 Hibiscus, Lake Jackson, TX, immediately following the services.