Born August 22, 1943, in Reading, Brenda was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Burford) Washington.
Brenda was a 1961 Reading High School graduate. She worked for CNA Insurance Company, retiring after 15 years of service. Brenda last worked at Boscov's department store for over 5 years.
Brenda was an avid bingo player. She was a firm believer in God, family and friends. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family. Many viewed her as a mother figure. She was a faithful friend, always there to lend an ear or a helping hand.
In addition to her husband, Edward, Brenda leaves behind to cherish her memory: five children: Ricky D. Pegram, of Reading; Michael C. Pegram, of Reading; Rory B. Pegram and his wife, Wanda, of Charlotte, N.C.; Tanya D. Mann, of Norfolk, Va.; and Letitia A. (Mann) Holt and her husband, David II, of Douglassville; seven grandchildren: Shannel A. Pegram, Jahuan A. Pegram, Dante T. Pegram, David R. Holt III, Jordhan A. Peterson, Sean A. Peterson and Zariya K. Holt; and two great-grandchildren, Myah L. Pegram and McKenna L. Pegram.
Also surviving are her brother, Curtis Washington and his wife, Bonnie, of Mechanicsburg; a cousin that was like a sister, Fran E. Thompson, of Reading; an aunt, Viola Whitfield, of West Chester; her mother-in-law, Elsie (Mann) Terrell, of Reading; her sister-in-law, Deborah Terrell, of Reading; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Albert and Elizabeth; Brenda is predeceased by her two sisters, Cheryl and Juanita Washington; her brother-in-law, Harold O.D. Mann; and her father-in-law, Harold C. Miller.
Home Going Service for Brenda will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Spring Valley Church of God, 2727 Old Pricetown Rd., Temple, PA 19560. A viewing will be Friday, June 15, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601, and on Saturday morning in church from 9 to 10 a.m. Brenda will be laid to rest in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reading.
Reading Eagle, June 13, 2018
Born August 22, 1943, in Reading, Brenda was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Burford) Washington.
Brenda was a 1961 Reading High School graduate. She worked for CNA Insurance Company, retiring after 15 years of service. Brenda last worked at Boscov's department store for over 5 years.
Brenda was an avid bingo player. She was a firm believer in God, family and friends. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family. Many viewed her as a mother figure. She was a faithful friend, always there to lend an ear or a helping hand.
In addition to her husband, Edward, Brenda leaves behind to cherish her memory: five children: Ricky D. Pegram, of Reading; Michael C. Pegram, of Reading; Rory B. Pegram and his wife, Wanda, of Charlotte, N.C.; Tanya D. Mann, of Norfolk, Va.; and Letitia A. (Mann) Holt and her husband, David II, of Douglassville; seven grandchildren: Shannel A. Pegram, Jahuan A. Pegram, Dante T. Pegram, David R. Holt III, Jordhan A. Peterson, Sean A. Peterson and Zariya K. Holt; and two great-grandchildren, Myah L. Pegram and McKenna L. Pegram.
Also surviving are her brother, Curtis Washington and his wife, Bonnie, of Mechanicsburg; a cousin that was like a sister, Fran E. Thompson, of Reading; an aunt, Viola Whitfield, of West Chester; her mother-in-law, Elsie (Mann) Terrell, of Reading; her sister-in-law, Deborah Terrell, of Reading; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Albert and Elizabeth; Brenda is predeceased by her two sisters, Cheryl and Juanita Washington; her brother-in-law, Harold O.D. Mann; and her father-in-law, Harold C. Miller.
Home Going Service for Brenda will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Spring Valley Church of God, 2727 Old Pricetown Rd., Temple, PA 19560. A viewing will be Friday, June 15, 2018, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601, and on Saturday morning in church from 9 to 10 a.m. Brenda will be laid to rest in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reading.
Reading Eagle, June 13, 2018
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