Brenda K. (Brookshire) Mesplay, 71 years of age, of Prairie Home, MO, (formerly of Rolla, MO and Columbia, MO), went home to be with her Savior and Lord Christ Jesus, on June 20, 2020, at her home in Prairie Home, MO. Brenda will be greatly missed by family and friends!
Brenda was born February 17, 1949 to the late Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps. On January 20, 1968, Brenda married her one and only love, David A. Mesplay. David was her life-long mate of 52 years.
Over the years, Brenda worked at Production Credit Association/Farm Credit Services and the University of Missouri system in both Rolla and Columbia. All jobs were in the financial/accounting field. Brenda also assisted the Prairie Home City Clerk part-time with accounting duties. At the age of 15, Brenda assumed the position of church pianist and served in that position for over 30 years at 1st Assembly of God, Rolla, MO.
Brenda enjoyed being with family/friends, walking, participating in Bible study, listening to Christian/gospel music, reading and traveling throughout the United States. Road trip highlights include a trip to the North West through several states to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, David, a trip to Boston with daughter (Lori) and family and a trip to South Dakota/Wyoming/Nebraska with son (Mark) and family. There were also trips to Maine to see extended family and week-long vacation trips to various states when children, Lori and Mark, were young.
In addition to her parents, Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps, Brenda was preceded in death by all grandparents and her stepfather, Delmar B. Fipps, and siblings: Eugene Brookshire, Maxine Baird, Dorothy Wilson, Charlotte Fowler, Janet Sidener and Connie Jo Brookshire (infant sister) as well as stepsister, Geneva (Fipps) Miller. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, David A. Mesplay and two children; Lori (Mesplay) Wright (Paul) of Clarks Fork, MO and Mark A. Mesplay as well as six grandchildren: Evan, Anna, Leah, Emma, Isaiah and Ireland. Brenda is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service for Brenda Mesplay will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla with Pastors Chuck Cook, Ray Cook and Chuck Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service Tuesday beginning at 11 am at Null and Son.
Memorial contributions in Brenda’s memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Brenda was born February 17, 1949 to the late Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps. On January 20, 1968, Brenda married her one and only love, David A. Mesplay. David was her life-long mate of 52 years.
Over the years, Brenda worked at Production Credit Association/Farm Credit Services and the University of Missouri system in both Rolla and Columbia. All jobs were in the financial/accounting field. Brenda also assisted the Prairie Home City Clerk part-time with accounting duties. At the age of 15, Brenda assumed the position of church pianist and served in that position for over 30 years at 1st Assembly of God, Rolla, MO.
Brenda enjoyed being with family/friends, walking, participating in Bible study, listening to Christian/gospel music, reading and traveling throughout the United States. Road trip highlights include a trip to the North West through several states to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, David, a trip to Boston with daughter (Lori) and family and a trip to South Dakota/Wyoming/Nebraska with son (Mark) and family. There were also trips to Maine to see extended family and week-long vacation trips to various states when children, Lori and Mark, were young.
In addition to her parents, Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps, Brenda was preceded in death by all grandparents and her stepfather, Delmar B. Fipps, and siblings: Eugene Brookshire, Maxine Baird, Dorothy Wilson, Charlotte Fowler, Janet Sidener and Connie Jo Brookshire (infant sister) as well as stepsister, Geneva (Fipps) Miller. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, David A. Mesplay and two children; Lori (Mesplay) Wright (Paul) of Clarks Fork, MO and Mark A. Mesplay as well as six grandchildren: Evan, Anna, Leah, Emma, Isaiah and Ireland. Brenda is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service for Brenda Mesplay will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla with Pastors Chuck Cook, Ray Cook and Chuck Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service Tuesday beginning at 11 am at Null and Son.
Memorial contributions in Brenda’s memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Brenda K. (Brookshire) Mesplay, 71 years of age, of Prairie Home, MO, (formerly of Rolla, MO and Columbia, MO), went home to be with her Savior and Lord Christ Jesus, on June 20, 2020, at her home in Prairie Home, MO. Brenda will be greatly missed by family and friends!
Brenda was born February 17, 1949 to the late Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps. On January 20, 1968, Brenda married her one and only love, David A. Mesplay. David was her life-long mate of 52 years.
Over the years, Brenda worked at Production Credit Association/Farm Credit Services and the University of Missouri system in both Rolla and Columbia. All jobs were in the financial/accounting field. Brenda also assisted the Prairie Home City Clerk part-time with accounting duties. At the age of 15, Brenda assumed the position of church pianist and served in that position for over 30 years at 1st Assembly of God, Rolla, MO.
Brenda enjoyed being with family/friends, walking, participating in Bible study, listening to Christian/gospel music, reading and traveling throughout the United States. Road trip highlights include a trip to the North West through several states to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, David, a trip to Boston with daughter (Lori) and family and a trip to South Dakota/Wyoming/Nebraska with son (Mark) and family. There were also trips to Maine to see extended family and week-long vacation trips to various states when children, Lori and Mark, were young.
In addition to her parents, Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps, Brenda was preceded in death by all grandparents and her stepfather, Delmar B. Fipps, and siblings: Eugene Brookshire, Maxine Baird, Dorothy Wilson, Charlotte Fowler, Janet Sidener and Connie Jo Brookshire (infant sister) as well as stepsister, Geneva (Fipps) Miller. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, David A. Mesplay and two children; Lori (Mesplay) Wright (Paul) of Clarks Fork, MO and Mark A. Mesplay as well as six grandchildren: Evan, Anna, Leah, Emma, Isaiah and Ireland. Brenda is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service for Brenda Mesplay will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla with Pastors Chuck Cook, Ray Cook and Chuck Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service Tuesday beginning at 11 am at Null and Son.
Memorial contributions in Brenda’s memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Brenda was born February 17, 1949 to the late Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps. On January 20, 1968, Brenda married her one and only love, David A. Mesplay. David was her life-long mate of 52 years.
Over the years, Brenda worked at Production Credit Association/Farm Credit Services and the University of Missouri system in both Rolla and Columbia. All jobs were in the financial/accounting field. Brenda also assisted the Prairie Home City Clerk part-time with accounting duties. At the age of 15, Brenda assumed the position of church pianist and served in that position for over 30 years at 1st Assembly of God, Rolla, MO.
Brenda enjoyed being with family/friends, walking, participating in Bible study, listening to Christian/gospel music, reading and traveling throughout the United States. Road trip highlights include a trip to the North West through several states to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, David, a trip to Boston with daughter (Lori) and family and a trip to South Dakota/Wyoming/Nebraska with son (Mark) and family. There were also trips to Maine to see extended family and week-long vacation trips to various states when children, Lori and Mark, were young.
In addition to her parents, Joseph W. Brookshire and Blanche L. (Southard) (Brookshire) Fipps, Brenda was preceded in death by all grandparents and her stepfather, Delmar B. Fipps, and siblings: Eugene Brookshire, Maxine Baird, Dorothy Wilson, Charlotte Fowler, Janet Sidener and Connie Jo Brookshire (infant sister) as well as stepsister, Geneva (Fipps) Miller. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, David A. Mesplay and two children; Lori (Mesplay) Wright (Paul) of Clarks Fork, MO and Mark A. Mesplay as well as six grandchildren: Evan, Anna, Leah, Emma, Isaiah and Ireland. Brenda is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service for Brenda Mesplay will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla with Pastors Chuck Cook, Ray Cook and Chuck Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service Tuesday beginning at 11 am at Null and Son.
Memorial contributions in Brenda’s memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
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