I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (II Timothy 4:7-8)

On August 14,1950 Brenda Nell Johnson was born to Tom Curtis Johnson & Inell Montgomery Johnson Davenport. She was later raised by David Davenport. Brenda's first marriage was to Willie Fred Clough Sr. and to that union 2 children were born; Marveta and Willie Jr. She later married Richard Jones and to this union came Dre'Lon.

She graduated from HB Pemberton and went on to cosmetology school. Brenda was employed at Blue Buckle, Thiokol, and Marshall Pottery where she remained until she could no longer work. She united with Christ at an early age at Paradise Baptist Church where she remained faithful until death.

The Lord dismissed an angel to come and take Brenda to her eternal rest on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She joins her husband Richard Jones and her daughter Marveta Adkins. Her parents Tom Curtis Johnson and David and Inell Davenport. Her brother Kenneth Wayne Johnson. And three sisters Mary Louise Lee, Linda Carol Stafford, and Cathaleen Johnson.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Willie (Pashun) Clough Jr. and Dre'Lon Clough. Three sisters Rozel Parrish, Yvonne (John) Adkins, and Andrea Davenport. Three brothers Tom (Ruth) Johnson. Tyrone (Diane) Johnson, and Tony (Sharon) Johnson. Four grandchildren Tiffany (Marcus) Mosley, Chasity Clough, Jasmine Adkins, and Jabori Adkins. And one great grandchild Camille Adkins and a number of loving family and friends.