Brenda Gail Smith, 74, of Gill Community, Marshall, Texas was born on November 3, 1949, to J.C. (Jake) and Patsy Ruth Redmon in Marshall, Texas. She transitioned to her Heavenly home on June 25, 2024, in Longview, Texas. Brenda was surrounded by her loved ones during her final days.

She attended Marshall Public schools and graduated from Marshall High School Class of 1968. Brenda was a devout Christian who loved her church and church family, she loved singing in the choir where she was a member at Friendship Baptist Church in Gill Community and attended Cypress Valley Bible Church. She spent a big part of her life caring for her grandchildren while her children were working. She also enjoyed volunteering at The Marshall Pregnancy Resource Center, watching Nascar races and football. Brenda accepted everyone with an open heart, loving arms, and a perpetual smile, she cared deeply for the people around her.

Brenda is survived by her three children, her daughter Angela "Angie" Hampton and husband Darrell, sons Wesley Smith and wife Brandy, all of Marshall and Chad Smith of Beckville. Four grandchildren, Dustin Hampton and wife Courtney, Weston Smith (Alyssa) and Alexis Smith of Marshall, Jacob Smith (Abbi) of Beckville. One great grandchild, Carlie Hampton of Marshall and one nephew, Shane Belanger (Michelle) of DeBerry as well as several great nieces, nephews and cousins.

Brenda is preceded in death by her parents J.C. "Jake" and Patsy Redmon, grandparents, Burtes and Lennie Harris, and Edgar and Katie Bell Redmon, her sister Theresa Gillinger, nephew Troy Belanger and brother-in-law Jack Belanger.

While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort knowing she is no longer suffering, and she is with the Lord now. She will be remembered for the heart she shared with her friends and family and the love she held for her grandchildren.

The family is deeply thankful to all the staff at Marshall Manor West Nursing Home and to Christus Good Shepherd of Longview for their exceptional care and compassion during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's (Dementia) Foundation of America.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Gill Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Downs Funeral Home.