Brenda Waddell

November 7, 1952 - August 2, 2021

Brenda Dianne Waddell of Jonesboro departed this life on Monday, August 2, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro 68 years, 8 months and 26 days.  She was born Friday, November 7, 1952 in Jonesboro, graduated from Trumann High School and had lived in Lake City until moving to Jonesboro 15 years ago.   Brenda  was a school teacher at Riverside for over 20 years, loved to read and was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Trumann.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Lilly Wilson Williams.       She is survived by her husband, William Waddell, Jr. of the home; one son, Darren Glover (Jasmine Smith) of Jonesboro; one daughter, Diana (John) Young of Jonesboro; one step-daughter, Tara (Jody) Baugus of Cardwell, MO; four brothers, Terry Williams, Ricky (Joanne) Williams, Bill (Gay) Williams all of Jonesboro, and Jim (Alice) Williams of Trumann; one sister, Pam (Paul) Harmon of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Chancelor Glover, Aaralyn Glover, Spencer Glover, Eva Brietz, Kainan Baugus, and Bladen Baugus.       Services will be announced at a later date.       In compliance with Covid-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional and social distancing will be observed.       Online guest book can be signed at www. thompsonfuneralhome.net