She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Tomlinson, her parents, Bryson and Virginia Gray, and her nephew, Brandon Gray.
She grew up in Berclair Baptist Church, professing her faith in Christ at the age of 11, active in the youth programs, especially enjoying the youth choir tour trips. She was a 1973 graduate of Kingsbury High School. She was also a graduate of State Tech with an Associate degree in microcomputer management. She was last employed with the United States Postal Service as a systems analyst.
Brenda leaves behind a sister, Jannette Mayes (Steve); brothers, Gary Gray (Debra) and Wayne Gray (Gale); nephews, Michael Mayes, Brian Mayes, Keith Mayes (Ali); nieces, Jennifer Black (Beau), Kristi Crawford (Brad), Heather Farrington (John), Laura Adamson;13 great-nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Brenda will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 3, 2020, Family Funeral Care Chapel located on 4925 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com for the Tomlinson family