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Official Obituary of
Brenda Lee Stewart
June 27, 1962 - October 22, 2020
Brenda Lee Stewart Obituary
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, Brenda Lee Stewart, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 58 after a long battle with various cancers.
Brenda was born on June 27, 1962, in West Chester, PA, to James Wesley and Joyce Nell (Cox) Martin. Brenda attended Oxford Area High School and graduated from Kennett High School. Brenda worked at Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford as a waitress, where she eventually met her loving husband, Allen.
Brenda graduated from Keystone School and worked as an office manager at Media Fuel for several years. Brenda went back to waitressing and worked at Fast and Fancy in Media. She was known for her kind and hardworking attitude and could treat the best and the worst with grace.
Brenda worked at Walmart in Kennett Square as part of the deli and bakery team. She enjoyed decorating cakes and giving children a free cookie or two.
Brenda loved reading and watching television, especially Downton Abbey. She shared her love of Downton Abbey with her then 12-year old daughter watched new episodes every Sunday night. Brenda loved to drink Taster’s Choice instant coffee and wash it down with an icy Coke. Brenda judged her husband and daughter for drinking too much Starbucks.
Brenda loved to cook and bake. She was the Martha Stewart of American comfort foods- meatloaf, grilled cheese, crab soup, chicken and dumplings. Her banana bread was always a crowd-pleaser.
Brenda had a soft spot in her heart for animals, especially cats. She always had a cat by her side and never would let an animal go hungry. Brenda also had a deep caring for the needy and participated in many acts of giving. Each year, she loved to provide needy children with clothes and toys through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. She frequently volunteered at Bethany Christian School and helped young students with reading and math.
Brenda was preceded in death by her father, James, and her mother, Joyce. Brenda was also preceded in death by her loving nephew, Bobby, who she had held near and dear to her heart.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Allen and her daughter, Emily; her brother, Robert Cox; her sisters, Sylvia Jean Norris; Judy Martin Swisher and her husband, Robert; Jacqueline Giobbe and her husband, Jesse; Barbara Ann Holcomb and her husband, Ronald and one daughter, Stephanie. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A contactless celebration of life will take place on November 7, 2020, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2483 Baltimore Pike, Oxford. Visitation will take place from 10:30 to 11:30, and the service will start promptly at 11:30. Please wear masks and follow CDC recommendations. Those who feel unwell or uncomfortable are encouraged to attend the service over live stream.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Please visit http://givingpages.upenn.edu/RememberingBrenda.
Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA.
www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.