December 8, 1944 ~ August 5, 2011
Funeral services for Brenda Lynn Nicholson, 66, of Diana will be 11:00 A.M. Monday at Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Diana with Bros. Ross Worley and Marvin Dennison officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Creek Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home, Inc. Mrs. Nicholson was born December 8, 1944 to Oran and Velda Adams McDaniel and passed away August 5, 2011 at a Plano hospital. She was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by son Donald Nicholson and fiance Kim Kirkpatrick; daughter Twyla McCormick and husband Scott; grandson Dustin Nicholson, all of Diana; sister Patsy Owens and husband Horace; brother Douglas McDaniel and wife Sue, all of Hughes Springs; several nieces and nephews. She also leaves a multitude of friends and loved ones including her Church family. She was preceded in death by her husband James D. Nick Honey Nicholson and her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walnut Creek Baptist Church Food Pantry, Peace Fellowship Church Building Fund, or charity of choice. Mrs. Nicholson will lie in state in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at 12342 FM 1650 in Gilmer, 75645. The family will also receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Online condolences may be left at www.reeder-davis.com.
Guestbook
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Brenda Lynn, I remember her from 6th. grade at Hughes Springs. Brenda was one of the nicest girls I ever went to school with. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers were with all of you during the loss of Brenda and are still with you today….I will always remember her laughing. You have a special family.With love always,Mary (Shaddix) Trevino & Family
Oh Brenda, the world is a little sadder today because of your loss, but I know heaven is a brighter place today. We loved you so much and we will miss you so much.
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Brenda. She always could make me laugh and leave me with a smile on my face. Heaven has received a most wonderful gift. May God Bless you all during this time. Tony Mack, Kim & Tanner
Nan & I had seen Brenda in March and had a nice, albeit brief, conversation. The morning before we heard of her accident, I was looking at our Group Third Grade picture. Brenda's smiling face on the first row was instantly recognizable! She was a very good long-time friend and neighbor. She was always "just Brenda" and she will definitely be missed.We love you Brenda, Ed & Nan Walker
Brenda was such a wonderfuld person and friend. She was always so much fun to be around. We will miss her dearly. She is with God now.
Heaven welcomed a wonderful Angel yesterday! While we will mourn the loss of her here with us, we will all be better people having known her and loved her and having been loved by her.Well, Brenda, my sweet friend, I know you and sweet Nick Honey are so glad to be together again.Patsy, Doug, Donald, Twyla & Dustin…she will continue to live in you and your hearts. I love you all, my sincere sympathy…Murralyn
Donald & Dustin, We are so very sorry for your lose. If we can do anything at all please don't hesitate to call. We will keep you both in our prayers. Dink & Susan Bingham
Oh, Brenda, my friend, my friend. What wonderful memories I will always have of those summer days – little girls playing on a quilt spread on the grass between our houses. There are so many, so very many, joys that will keep you in my heart forever.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in their time of need. I was a class mate of Brenda and she was a wonderful person, Im so sorry for your loss.
Many wonderful memories & definitely many laughs with Brenda mostly from early years in the band. Most recently enjoyed visiting with her & Patsy @ JB's inviting her to Mardi Gras "Up the Creek". Was very glad she it for our last laugh together!
I have so many memories of Brenda as we grew up Hughes Springs. I spent many a nights at Brenda's house. We had alot of parties together. You will be missed by your many friends and family. I will keep your family in my prayers.
This sweet lady will be missed by so many for the rest of our lives. My heart goes out to her entire family. I love you Brenda and I will carry you in my heart always! Love Gina
Rest in peace in the arms of angels until we all get there. Say hello to Velda and Oran for us and enjoy your sweet reunion with Nick. So glad I had the opportunity to see your smile and hear your laughter once again last summer. Goodbye for now.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of loss . Your mom was such a joy and delight to be around .She will be missed by all of us . Please know she will not be forgotten only treasured.
Twyla, Patsy, Doug and family. Sure am sorry about Brenda!! Ya'll have been in my prayers since I heard. She is with God and her parents. Call if you need anything. Ben
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of the times spent at Judy Mom's and your mom's house. Brenda was such a joy to be around. She always had a sweet smile and laughter.May God bring you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. God bless each and every one of you.
TWYLA & FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR MOTHER, BUT IF YOUR ANYTHING LIKE HER I WOULD HAVE LOVED HER TOO. IT WILL TAKE TIME, YOU WILL PICK UP THE PHONE A HUNDRED TIMES TO CALL HER, OR SEE SOMETHING TO BUY FOR HER, BUT JUST REMEMBER SHE IS STILL WATCHING OVER YOU & SINGING IN GODS ANGEL CHOIR! LOVE YOU, JO STILES
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Sugg & Angie Niblett & Family
My heart goes out to Brenda's dear family. I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Brenda's sweetness and sense of humor and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God comfort your hearts and fill the void. Love, Beckie
Twyla my prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Brenda's homegoing. I always loved her even though I didn't get to see her very often.My prayers are with you, Donald and Twyla. God bless you both,Charlotte Denson
Dear Patsy & family:We were so saddened by Brenda's untimely passing. Even though you are grieving, please know that she is in a good place and with her family. I know she is making them laugh up there! We love you Patsy, and you and your family are in our prayers.
My Dear Friend, Brenda. You were loved by all especially me!
Doug and Sue and Family,We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.Debbie Terry Burke
Dustin and Donald, I am so sorry for your loss. I know I only met her one time, but I felt like I had known her all my life. I think that just speaks to the kind of woman she was. I pray that God gives you peace in the days, weeks and months to come. Always remember the good things, she lived a full life and touched many people with her generous heart. Blessings,Kelly
My dear Benda, I didn't get to say goodbye to you, so I am writing here. Words can't express the pain of the hole left in my heart. I received your voicemail the day before the accident, and had an awful feeling that something was going to happen. I was planning on calling you Tuesday night. The accident was Tuesday morning. I still can't believe you're gone. That you won't be there this Christmas eve. I know you wouldn't want me to be sad, but I am. I wish I could hug you and tell you I love you. I wish I had called you sooner. I couldn't come to the funeral because I live so far away, but I mourned in my own way. I try to be positive, and think of the good times we had together. Every time I see Mary Poppins, make a pb&j, see a goat, or hear a sweet southern lady, I think of you. Your heart was so big, and your sense of humor contagious. Thank you for raising me and my brother as well as you did. I always had a vision of you sitting next to Mom at my wedding someday. Though you won't be there, I'm already planning a tribute to you. I love you so much, and I miss you so deeply. Please say hi to Nick Honey, GG, Daddy Les, Gogie, Jerry and Debra and Coleman for me. I know you're all up there together. Someday, a long time from now, when I'm an old lady too, I will see you again. Until then, you live in my heart every moment. I love you, Kakey Mazey.