Brenda Langley

December 5, 1951 - June 3, 2023

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Brenda (Wooldridge) Langley born 12/5/1951 was the 5^th of 10 children, born to Jesse Smith and Glenn Woodridge. On Jun 3^rd, 2023, she was reunited with the love of her life Erie Mason. We can find solace in knowing they are together again. Brenda’s siblings include Rosemary Wooldridge (deceased), Glenda Hogan, Sheila (Wayne) Grider, Sherry Adams, William Adams, Wilma (Donnie) Gilbert, Vanessa (Rick) Sharp, Ernie (Laura) Wooldridge, and Teresa Conner (deceased).

Brenda was so many things to so many people, she was our best friend, cheerleader, therapist, and source of unconditional love. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. She’s the mother of 3: Kimberly L. Conner, Randy (Jessica) L. Conner, and Wendy L Conner (deceased). We can’t forget her beloved dog Lilly. She was a grandmother of 6: Ashley (Josh) Parson, Brittany Conner, Christopher (Hanna) Conner, Heather Conner, Shelbi Conner, Emilee Arnold, Great-Grandmother of 8: Mackenzie Fergason, Gaige Mills, Jayden Mills, Rainey Mills, Remmy Mills (deceased), Waylon McGuire, Lincoln McGuire, And River McGuire.

She loved her family boldly and loudly with all that she had, always standing in our corner, whether we were right or wrong. She was a protector and provider, full of wisdom, and always ready to share a good laugh. Speaking of her laugh, it was loud and from her belly, one we will never forget. Her grandkids were her pride and joy. She loved animals. Even allowing a pot-belly pig named Fat Boy to live inside her home.

She loved yard work, shining up her car, treasure hunting, and she never passed a yard sale without stopping. She was passionate, adventurous, fearless, and brave. In 71 years, she never met a stranger and never turned a person in need away empty-handed. She touched the hearts of everyone she ever met, young and old. She gave the best advice and was always there to listen. Most Importantly she was the glue that held us all together. We will never be the same without her but will keep her memories alive.

“In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. “

The Dash Poem (By Linda Ellis)

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on the tombstone
From the beginning…to the endHe noted that first came the date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time
That they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
Know what that little line is worth

For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering this special dash
Might only last a little while

So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash…
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent YOUR dash?

Brenda (Wooldridge) Langley born 12/5/1951 was the 5th of 10 children, born to Jesse Smith and Glenn Woodridge. On Jun 3rd, 2023, she was reunited with the love of her life Erie Mason. We can find solace in knowing they are together again. Brenda’s siblings include Rosemary Wooldridge (deceased), Glenda Hogan, Sheila (Wayne) Grider, SherryContinue Reading

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I was number 10 the baby of 8 girls and 2 boys. Brenda is #5 she was my big sis, no matter what life brought I could always call her. She moved to Florida and we didn’t see each for years but I knew she always loved me and I her. She came and stayed with me for a visit shortly before she passed and I will always cherish that and so very glad I got to reconnect will miss u dearly tell everyone I miss and love them all. And let God know to not give up on me yet. Love u sis

Granny, Thank you for loving me at a time when I couldn't love myself. Thank you for always making me laugh. You were such a strong women thru it all. I loved listening to your stories and us riding around looking for things to get for Kenzi !! I love you

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