Brenda Ann Kiricenkov

She was born to Alden & Annie Belle (nee Buffington) Cargile in Mobile, Alabama, on April 14, 1943.

The family moved to Montgomery before she began school. Her career in retail started while still a student at Sidney Lanier. After stints at Montgomery Mall, Dillards, and Farm Bureau, she was manager of the Memory Lane store in Montgomery Mall until she was whisked away in 1977 when she married George whom she tended to for 43 years along with managing his office in Indiana. They returned to Montgomery in 1985 and lived here until her death.

She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church and an enthusiastic volunteer in the Respite program.

Brenda loved animals. She doted on her dogs, who could not have had better care. In addition to them, she tended to a group of outdoor animals. She was elated when the cats became friendly enough to take up residence indoors, which several did in their old age. The critters included a possum & racoon in spite of protestations.

She was a fastidious housekeeper. She took great pride in her home & actually enjoyed housekeeping, running all her machines several times a day. Her huge regret in recent months was not being able to do her chores because of physical limitations. As much as she loved her nest, she disliked the kitchen. Good control of her diabetes was tested on frequent trips dining out with good friends Bryan & Judy Hassler.

Vivacious, funny, personable, clever she had a quip for most every occasion & situation. She loved to talk. And did. With everybody.

Brenda was a 30 year mall walker. First at Montgomery Mall & later at Eastdale Mall. Usually 4 days a week, Brenda & close friend Katherine Lipinsky walked & talked, developing a social circle of other mall walkers & socializers.

Her relationship with the medical world was conflicted. She disliked going to the doctor but married one. She developed diabetes at age 5. Throughout childhood she heard endless ominous predictions of her imminent demise & disability. As those continued to prove wrong she concluded “doctors don’t know every damn thing” and reminded one & all of it. Her care by Dr. Irene Bailey was deeply appreciated but advice proffered was not always advice followed. After a recent trip to the ER she vowed to die at home in her red bed, which she did, peacefully in her sleep early on November 11.

She was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her loving husband George, a brother Cecil, along with cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the most liberal political organization your conscience can tolerate.

Services will be Friday, November 19, 11am, First United Methodist Church, Montgomery, Alabama.