Brenda Smith

Brenda Dianna Smith "Nana", 72, of Etowah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1952 to the late Chorgius Edward Sanders and Ellen Nora Toole in Augusta, Georgia.

Brenda was a kind and loving soul who found joy in the simplest of things. She had a deep love for her family. Brenda enjoyed Snoopy, frogs, WWE, and Bingo. She had a childlike spirit that touched many around her. She was said to be outgoing, and had a radiant personality. Brenda had a gift for conversation, and will be fondly remembered for her warm heart and welcoming nature. Though she dealt with many challenges throughout her lifetime, she embraced them with a smile and open heart- to spread happiness everywhere she went.

In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her dear friend, Donald Lee Smith.

Brenda is survived by her children, Melissa (John) Sewell of Cleveland, Tennessee, Stephen Smith of Mesa, Arizona, grandchildren, Ryan, Alissa, and Noah Loomis, Dillon Earwood of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Creighton Smith of Hogansville, Georgia, siblings, Joyce (Jim) Stump and Willis Sanders of Augusta, Georgia, and several adopted family members whom she met throughout her life, and grew to love.

A memorial service to honor the life of Brenda will be held on March 28 at 2:30 pm. Starr regional health and rehabilitation in Etowah,Tn.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Brenda or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.