Brenda D. Thompson
Brenda D. Thompson, 80, of Pelzer, widow of the late Jerry Wayne Thompson, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Born in Caroleen, NC, she was a daughter of the late Holly and Juanita Scoggins.
She is survived by her children, Johnny (Sarah) Kite, Christopher (Debra) Kite, LaTrail (Ron) Van Der Lugt, and Gary (Jennifer) Thompson; grandchildren, Misty Elliot, Nikki Kite, Dwayne Kite, Amanda Weathers, Misty Smith, Emily Thompson, Kabrina Kite and Candace Kite; and many great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristi Vickers and her siblings, Forrest Scoggins, Frankie Godfrey and Linda Oliver.
To honor our mother’s wishes, we will not hold a service at this time. My brothers and I invite you to celebrate her and my dad’s life by leaving a comment, a memory, or simply your love at Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home.
You are also welcome to reach out to any of us. We thank you all for the love you have shown our parents through the years.
I will miss my grandma but I know in my heart she is with my grandpa and looking down on us every day I love you granny and will miss you deeply
I love you with all my heart. You will be missed every day. You welcomed me into your family 42 years ago and have always made me feel welcome. I will carry you in my heart to we meet again
LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR CHRIS AND DEBRA…ALSO FOR THE FAMILY…KNOW THAT BRENDA IS RESTING IN GOD’S LOVING ARMS…AND REUNITED WITH JERRY….GOD BLESS..
Brenda, Linda and I were inseparable growing up. I remember spending many nights together in their upstairs bedroom of their home across from Avondale post office. I remember waking up to the wonderful smells of bacon, eggs, and coffee wafting up the stairs. Your mom and Linda liked to sleep late, but I was an early riser and Juanita was such a wonderful cook that I crawled out of that bed and went downstairs to enjoy my breakfast fresh and hot! There was a railroad trestle near where I lived on Bulgar Holler Rd in Ellenboro and when they spent nights with me we would go for long nature walks. We would fearlessly walk across that trestle even though it was an active train track and we didn’t know the schedules of the trains. Your mom was the daredevil, and Linda and I just followed her along, not wanting to let her show us up. We went to the church at Grassy Ponds where Uncle Charley and Aunt Winnie went along with Kathleen and all the other cousins. That is where I got saved. I will never forget that night! I loved your mom and dad and all you kids. Time and distance separated us but the love always remained. I will be praying for all of you as you navigate the loss of your precious mom.
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LaTrail, Gary and all the family. I am so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. I realize the pain you are going thru. Virginia, Lorraine and I had so much fun as children playing and visiting at Aunt Nita’s house. I had not seen Brenda in a very long time. I will miss her laugh.