On February 15, 2025, Brenda Jone Tomlinson, went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Brenda was born February 28, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri to the late Floyd E. Holder and Naomi Elizabeth (Rhew) Holder.

Brenda married Donald Gene Tomlinson on June 14,1969 in Kennett, Missouri. Don preceded her in death on February 4, 2015

Brenda was a graduate of Kennett High School

Survivors include:

Her Son: Trenton Blake Tomlinson of Nashville, Tn

Daughter: Tara Elizabeth Paulin and husband Jamie of Nashville

Granddaughters: Harleigh Tomlinson and Tatum Rae Paulin

Grandson: Dante Tomlinson

Brother: Bob (Judy) Holder of Kennett

Two sisters:   Donna Sue Smith  of Kennett

Sandi Morris of Memphis, Tn

Many loving nieces and nephews

Other relatives and many friends.

For those who knew Brenda, knew that she had a great sense of humor and a kindness that was second to none. Her sister Sandi says "few days passed without their talking on the phone about nothing of real importance. Most days Brenda would call and say "I've got to tell you what I did today that no one else would think is funny." And we would laugh so hard careful, not to fall out of our chair.

Brenda was also an impeccable wife, a loving and supportive mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Most of her life was spent uplifting the ones around her including her students at Kennett Middle School.

In her later years, her life consisted of doting over her grandchildren. She was an after school chauffeur, attending any and all sporting events, plays  and concerts of the grandkids.

She enjoyed watching her daytime soaps ,traveling to and from Kennett to Nashville and to tropical destinations with her family.

Lastly and most importantly, Brenda was a Child of God, a true believer in Christ Jesus. She was a wife longing to see her late husband again.

We "The Family" knew in her final days she was ready to do just that. She made the comment "I just want to fly to heaven" and that's exactly what she did.

Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Friday, February 21, 2025, at McDaniel Funeral Service in Kennett.  Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Friday in the McDaniel Chapel with Pastor Stephen Scherer officiating.  Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers: Jackie Hughes, Ryan Holder, Mark Smith, David Burgess, Jay Morgan and Phillip Brown. Honorary pallbearers: Marlowe Wing and Mardon Lane.

Family suggest that in lieu of gifts, please donate to Kennett Education Foundation on behalf of Brenda and her long history with Kennett Pubic Schools.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneral service.com