Birth date: Jul 1, 1951 Death date: Jun 11, 2023
Remembering a Life of Laughter and Love Brenda Turnipseede lived a beautiful life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her genuine warmth and joyful spirit touched the lives of everyone she met. She e Read Obituary
I first met Brenda at church in the late 50’s in Sinton. Our parents became good friends, and the Binkleys eventually became our go-to friends for “coffee and cake” or homemade ice cream Sunday night after church. They lived on the next street over from us, and we could walk down the alley to their house from our house. One evening, as we were walking down the alley to their house for Brenda’s Mom’s birthday party, I asked my Mother how old she was going to be, and she replied, “32”. I ignorantly replied “Wow, so she’s really old?” During the party, I asked Brenda how old her Mother was. “I don’t know, but she’s pretty old, I think,” confirming my opinion. So I assume we were all probably elementary schoolers at the time.
In those days, Brenda seemed to be perpetually smiling, and she was a giggler. She was also one of a number of talented teenaged pianists/organists that we had at First Baptist Church in those days.
At Baylor, I had a car and provided transport to Sinton over the years for lots of Sinton kids, including Brenda. She’s one of many friends from my childhood that I wish I’d had an opportunity to be friends with in adulthood.
I’m sure she’ll be greatly missed by all who were close to her.
Great memories of how faithful Brenda and Tommy were to our Young Married Dept. at Columbus Ave. Baptist and "reliving" many football experiences. We are thinking of you, Tommy, knowing that Brenda is in a wonderful place but that you miss her so. Let us know if you need anything or are in the area--we would love to see you! Iris and Bill Hicks
Just beyond devastated by the loss of our beautiful Brenda. Sending so many prayers to the Turnipseede family. Just cherish joyful memories of beginning our families together in Houston. Much love, Claire Cordell Wilkins
The Binkley’s and my family were close friends through the mid sixties and into the seventies. I went to high school with Brenda and her brother , Jerry. We spent a lot of time together riding through town in the evenings and at the Binkley’s home creating fond and great memories that exist to this day. As these memories were made they almost always included Brenda’s close and dear friend Sarah Ford and Steven Wiener or one of Jerry’s other friends. Brenda and Sarah were a riot making us laugh and laughing themselves. In high school Brenda was always friendly and popular and had a great and infectious laugh. Brenda, Jerry, and myself were also part of the youth group at First Baptist Church in Sinton where our faith in God took root . From all l knew of Brenda her faith blossomed and matured as she lived her life. Brenda was a wonderful human being who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Your Friend, Larry Pinkston
