Brenda Kay Smith Thomas' Obituary
Brenda Kay Smith Thomas, 77, was born July 12, 1947 to parents Irwin and Dorothy Doby Smith. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2024. She was a native of Rowan County but spent much of her life in Stanly County married to her husband, Ronnie Thomas, of 59 years. They married in the summer after she graduated from West Stanly High School in 1965.
A dedicated member of Big Lick Baptist church, she served faithfully as a deacon’s wife, member of WMU, children’s Sunday school teacher, and volunteer in numerous children’s ministries. Brenda retired from Philip Morris in Concord, NC after 20 years where she started as the 12th person employed at that location. Beyond a beloved wife, mother, grandmother/great-grandmother, and cousin, Brenda was known and loved for her warm smile, encouragement to others, and love for animals.
Brenda is survived by her husband and best friend, Ronnie Thomas, son Wayne Thomas (Alyssa), grandchildren Raegan Huneycutt (Daniel), Masden Thomas (fiancée Chloe Graham), great grandson Declan Huneycutt, and cousin who was more like a sister to her, Dolly Tucker.
The memorial service will be Tuesday December 10, 7pm at Big Lick Baptist officiated by Rev. Jeff Springer. The family will receive friends in the left wing (awning) beginning at 5PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Samaritan’s Purse hurricane relief.
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