Brenda Helen Traw, born on November 8, 1948, in Florida, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Brenda cherished her family, and her love extended to her beloved dogs, bringing joy and companionship throughout her life.
Brenda was a voracious reader, often losing herself in the pages of a good book. She also had a passion for knitting and crocheting, creating beautiful pieces that reflected her creativity and warmth. Her joyous spirit and dedication to her hobbies enriched the lives of those around her. Brenda was a Catholic and a dispatcher/jailer for most of her life.
Brenda is survived by her niece, Shannon Bramlett, and three children, Catherine Horton, William “Bill” Amos Traw, and Carrol “Gene” Traw Jr., and many other family members and friends.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Alfrod Beard and Irene Maxwell, as well as her sister, Patricia Taylor.
Memorials may be made to the:
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Memorial Processing
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St Jude Pl
Memphis TN 38105
A Graveside Service will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Flint Cemetery of Wirth, Arkansas.
