Funeral service for Mrs. Brenda Askins Posey, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 1 PM on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow next to her husband, Robert “Dumpy” Posey, in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, at 11 AM until time of service at 1 PM.
Mrs. Posey was born on May 29, 1948 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Robert Patrick and Alverine Swinford Askins. She worked for Fayetteville City Schools and was a member of Washington Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Posey passed away on January 28, 2019 at Lincoln Medical Center.
Survivors include her daughters, Kim (Steve) Jean and Daphne Posey; son, Jamie Posey; grandchildren, Kati and Nick Jean; and dog, Charlie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower, Ste 400, Atlanta, GA 30328 or at www.heart.org. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Posey.
33 Comments To "Brenda Askins Posey"
#1 Comment By Anita Johnson On January 29, 2019 @ 9:59 pm
Brenda was a sweet, gentle spirit who always encouraged others. Her kindness, her caring and her love of the Lord and her family and friends will always be remembered.
#2 Comment By Janine M. Wilson, Superintendent On January 29, 2019 @ 10:03 pm
Brenda worked for Fayetteville City Schools for over 42 years and she was loved by students and staff members. Brenda will truly be missed. Our sympathy goes out to her family.
#3 Comment By Rhonda Flynn On January 29, 2019 @ 10:21 pm
Loved Ms. Brenda! She was such a sweet lady and she will definitely be missed.
#4 Comment By Sophia Martin On January 29, 2019 @ 10:22 pm
Ms. Brenda was a great worker in the office every time i would walk in there she would always greet me with a smile and would always ask how i am doing and it hurts me to here of her passing she will be missed by so many
#5 Comment By Ben King On January 29, 2019 @ 11:18 pm
Kati and Nick you have my deepest sympathy. Brenda loved you two so much. We talked often of our grandchildren. She always beamed with great pride when she shared about the two of you. Our prayers are with you two and the whole family.
#6 Comment By Amanda McBride On January 29, 2019 @ 11:28 pm
Mrs. Brenda was our favorite! She was so precious to my children at FMS. We are heartbroken!
Amanda, Brittany, Cora and Daniel
#7 Comment By Dianne Atchley On January 29, 2019 @ 11:31 pm
Deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss.
#8 Comment By Christi Thompson On January 29, 2019 @ 11:54 pm
Kim, Daphne, and Jamie….my heart hurts reading this news. Ms. Brenda was always a sweetheart when or where ever I saw her. Prayers of comfort for you all.
#9 Comment By Christy Bates On January 29, 2019 @ 11:57 pm
Mrs. Brenda’s smiling face was the first thing I saw each time I went to Fayetteville Middle School. She was a wonderful lady and I sure will miss her. God Bless her family.
#10 Comment By Connie Rogers On January 30, 2019 @ 12:15 am
Sending prayers to you all. Mrs.Brenda was always so kind and such a beautiful lady. She will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
#11 Comment By Steve Gipson On January 30, 2019 @ 12:17 am
Mrs. Brenda was a good lady and assisted the faculty and students of FMS well.
#12 Comment By Judy Strope On January 30, 2019 @ 12:25 am
Brenda was one of my classmates. Smiling and friendly and always a positive influence to all around her.
#13 Comment By Nancy Lan3 On January 30, 2019 @ 12:30 am
So sorry for your loss. She was a great friend . She loved her children and grandchildren.
#14 Comment By Janette Mckin Askins On January 30, 2019 @ 12:56 am
So for your loss. Keeping all the family in my prayers.
#15 Comment By Jennifer Smith On January 30, 2019 @ 1:10 am
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely person, always kind and a beautiful smile. I will miss her!! My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Jennifer smith
#16 Comment By April On January 30, 2019 @ 1:12 am
She was a very loving and caring person. She always had a smile on her face and she made everyones day
Her family will be in our prayers and thoughts. Truly missed but never forgotten. We love you Ms. Brenda. Rest In Peace
#17 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On January 30, 2019 @ 1:16 am
Mrs. Brenda was a sweet lady. I remember her from school and the gentle way she always was. I am praying for the family and this loss.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#18 Comment By Brenda Gibson On January 30, 2019 @ 1:53 am
Brenda was a sweet lady who always uplifted you with her kind manner and helpful attitude. She was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed by many people.
#19 Comment By Gavin Marcial On January 30, 2019 @ 2:14 am
Love you Mrs. Brenda you will be missed????
#20 Comment By Lyguyia Vance On January 30, 2019 @ 3:50 am
I enjoyed working with Mrs. Brenda, she was always joyful and upbeat—-she will be missed.<3
#21 Comment By LeAnna McBay Dendy On January 30, 2019 @ 5:09 am
Jamie, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mama. I remember her always being so kind in Food Lion. I’m thinking of you and sending prayers.
#22 Comment By Kayla Chriss On January 30, 2019 @ 3:48 pm
Ms. Brenda was such a sweet soul! She welcomed our family into the school last year with such heartfelt greetings..and was my favorite part of checking my children out. She will be dearly missed!!
#23 Comment By Elaine Russell On January 30, 2019 @ 6:21 pm
Mrs. Brenda would always smile, she is a sweet lovely person and will be truly miss. We love you.
#24 Comment By Kay Campbell, FMS Teacher On January 30, 2019 @ 6:46 pm
Mrs. Brenda was the calm center of our school — she knew EVERYTHING going on. It will be very difficult to fill that gap (and she’ll never be replaced!). We will miss her every day.
#25 Comment By Linda (Mitchell) Jones and Family On January 30, 2019 @ 6:57 pm
Ms Brenda was there for me when I was at Charlie Bagley and she was there for all 3 of my children. She touched our lives and many more. Such and loving lady. She will be missed! Prayers sent to her family.
#26 Comment By Destiny Doud On January 30, 2019 @ 9:39 pm
We will miss Mrs.Brenda. I was sad when I heard Mrs.Brenda had died.
#27 Comment By Cheryl Perrin On January 30, 2019 @ 10:03 pm
Brenda was a very special lady and an asset to Fayetteville City Schools. Her willingness to step into any role that was needed was the characteristic that set her apart! I consider it a privilege to have known and worked so closely with Brenda over the years. Brenda will be remembered by everyone fondly! My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, coworkers, and students, past and present who loved her.
#28 Comment By Cheryl Perrin On January 30, 2019 @ 10:13 pm
Brenda was a very special lady and an asset to Fayetteville City Schools. Her willingness to step into any role that was needed is the dedication and characteristic that set her apart. I was blessed to have worked so closely with Brenda over the years. Brenda will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, coworkers, and students, past and present.
#29 Comment By Rita Jobe On January 31, 2019 @ 12:26 am
Mrs. Brenda was a sweet lady. We all will miss her.
#30 Comment By Bill and Lynda Askins On January 31, 2019 @ 12:37 am
Brenda was my cousin. Growing up our family spent many summers in Fayetteville visiting our relatives. I spent many days visiting with her and her mom and dad during that time. My and my wife’s prayers and thoughts go to Brenda’s children and grandchildren in their loss. May God comfort you.
#31 Comment By Wanda Williams On January 31, 2019 @ 2:30 am
Kim, Daphne and Jamie, Brenda was a classmate of mine from first grade on throughout high school. We spent a lot of time together as children. She was such a blessing to my children and grandchildren in the city school system. She will be missed by all for her kindness and nurturing ways and as a sister in Christ to me. So sorry for your great loss. Love, Wanda Williams
#32 Comment By Paulette Carver On January 31, 2019 @ 9:39 pm
Daphne &Family,
My friendship with Benda goes back many years working with her at school and was always so glad to see her when our paths would cross since I retired.
She was such a great mentor to the children and faculty. She loved and cared for so many students and I know they will remember her with love and thankfulness that she was part of their lives as we who were blessed to know and love her. Prayers and comfort to all the family during this heart felt loss. RIP, sweet friend!
#33 Comment By Pamela Noles On February 1, 2019 @ 3:44 pm
So sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.