Brenda Newby Livengood passed from this world Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the arms of her children, in Roanoke, Va. Born April 5, 1948, Brenda is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lt. Colonel Delmer Hume Livengood (Ret.). Brenda was a proud military wife who spent her younger years traveling the world and raising her family on military bases all throughout the country.
Brenda was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Newby. She had three sisters: the late Thelma Mae Newby, the late Barbara Easley, and is survived by Elizabeth Williams.
Brenda is survived by two loving children: daughter, Laynie Delay Harrison (Chad); and son, Delmer Hume Livengood, Jr. (Melanie); and three grandchildren, Joseph B. Harrison, Elijah B. Livengood, and Evan T. Livengood.
Brenda grew up in the Elmo community of Halifax County, Va., a proud daughter of a tobacco producing family. She graduated from Halifax High School in June 1966.
Brenda fell in love and was married to Delmer April 4, 1967 in Halifax County.
She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a nursing degree. Brenda was a Registered Nurse and a professional caregiver, retiring from Blue Ridge Nursing Home.
Brenda was a terrific Mom, a doting and dependable grandmother, and a loving wife. She loved animals, art, Pittsburgh Steelers football, breakfast buffets and doing anything she could with her grandchildren. She leaves behind a heartbroken special friend, her beloved dog, Ruby.
Brenda was a talented life-long local artist who painted scenes from her community and filled homes with beautiful images from her canvas. She was a terrific cook who entertained her extended family for years at Walnut Winds Farm, especially Thanksgiving Day.
She was of Baptist faith, and a lifelong member of Arbor Baptist Church in Halifax County.
The family received friends and family from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, November 18, in Wrenn Yeatts Funeral Home, Westover Chapel. Her funeral and celebration of life service followed visitation.
Brenda will be buried at her final resting place, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. at a later date.
