Brenda Warren Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Brenda Warren

Brenda Warren, 51, passed on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at St. John AME Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Rev. Samuel Smith, pastor, officiating, Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing is 3:00-5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Brenda Lee Warren was born January 13, 1973, to the late Washington Warren Jr and Rosie Lee Warren in Washington DC. She departed this earthly life to live eternal on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus GA.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member to St. John AME Church where she served as a member on The Willing Workers Committee, Stewardess Board, and the Auxiliary Board.

Brenda was a proud member and graduate of Russell County High School, Class of 1992, where she was a leading LadyWarriors Basketball Player.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Health & Recreation from Voorhees College, graduating Cum Laude. While attending college, she pledged Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and played basketball. She later furthered her education at Troy University Ft. Benning, where she obtained a Master's Degree in Sports & Fitness Management in 2007.

She was the Head Coach of the CVCC Women's Basketball Team, where she led them to three Alabama Community College Conference tournament appearances and had three players sign NCAA Division II scholarships. From 2006-2008, her team achieved a 100 percent graduation rate.

Brenda was the head coach for track and field as well as the junior varsity and assistant varsity basketball coach at Russell County High School in Seale, Alabama.

Brenda's career highlights include serving as an assistant women's basketball coach at Savannah State University under Head Coach Cedric Baker and working as a Professor of Health Education from 2013 to 2017.

She returned home to Fort Mitchell, AL and became girls' assistant coach under head coach Mary Calvin at Russell County High.

Brenda was a former member of Princess Chapter #194 Order of the Eastern Stars Modern Free.

Brenda loved working with kids both as a teacher and basketball coach, she cherished her time with her nieces, nephews, and cousins. Whether in the classroom, on the court, or with family, she enjoyed and loved her family. Brenda was a true ALABAMA ROLLTIDE fan....Roll Tide Roll!!!!

She is survived by her mother, Rosie Warren Ft. Mitchell AL, brother, Richard Warren Seattle WA, sisters Laverne (Lonnie) Bennett Phenix City AL, Jenist (Kenneth) Robertson, Ft. Mitchell AL, and Stephanie (Lanorris) Smith, Columbus Ga; two aunts, Betty Holloway, Phenix City AL and Ruby Warren, NC; two uncles, George Warren, Syracuse NY and Wilbert Warren Sr., Richmond VA. God-sister Linda (Douglas) Nickerson, Phenix City,Al. Nieces and nephews; Domonique, Tyrell (Secquoia), Makayla, Lanorris, Bruce, Tevon, Janyah, Stephen, Sa'Nai, Jason, Noah, Bryson, Eljay, Makenzie, Skylar. And a host of cousins and friends.

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Sending prayers, love & condolences. Brent was one of my closest friends. I'll never forget her. May God provide peace & comfort to you during this difficult time. -Daphne Howard Austin and Family

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To The Family of Brenda Warren Praying your strength in the Lord now and in the future. Ms. Warren was an awesome Teacher, Coach and great person. I will miss seeing her. Mrs. JoAnn Robinson Jones 7KQQ

My prayers are with the Warren Family in the passing of Brenda. My prayers are for peace, strength, and comfort. She was one of my star math students and I also worked with her. She now has her Heavenly wings and can fly to the basketball hoop. Play on. Dr. Joyce A. Harris-Stokes

My deepest condolences to the Warren family. It was a pleasure to have known you.

To my Auntie Rose and the rest of the family, my family is praying that God gives all of you the strength to make it through this difficult time. Although I live in Cleveland, Ohio, the Warrens in the DC area enjoyed watching her coach there when she visited. God Loves you all and we do too. Wilbert Jr. and Family.

Brenda will be greatly missed it was a joy to get to know her at Voorhees. She will always be remembered by me as a gentle kind hearted woman.

My prayers and condone to go out to the family I am praying for the family love you all Willie Chambers

To The Family and Lived Ones In memory of a coach Warren so dear, Whose guidance sparked our dreams each year, With every lesson, every game, You shaped our hearts and lit our flame.
Through trials faced and victories won, Your wisdom shone like the rising sun, Though now you rest, your spirit will stay, In every play, you guide our way.

To The Family and Lived Ones, Brenda was s Gift In memory of a coach Watten so dear, whose guidance sparked our dreams, with every lesson, every game, you shaped our hearts lit our flame.
Through trials faced and victories won, Your wisdom shone like the rising sun, Though now you rest, your spirit will stay, In every play, you guide our way.

Prayers to the family Coach Warren it was a pleasure getting to know you at CVCC always had good advice -Amelia

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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