Brenda
Sturgill
"Mawmaw"
Brenda Joyce Sturgill passed away Tuesday March 14, 2023 at age 68. She was preceded in death by her father and mother (Courtney and Mary Elizabeth Sturgill) and sister (Vanessa). She is survived by her siblings (Roy Sturgill, his wife Cindy Sturgill, Johnny Sturgill his wife Faye Sturgill and Ruth Carpenter) as well as her two daughters (Elizabeth Sturgill and Ada Cressel) and her son (Perry Cressel). She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren who all affectionately called her "Mawmaw".
She was a strong willed and hard working woman, who loved her family and devoted her life to them. She found great joy in sewing quilts for her grandkids, bringing people together around homemade meals, and being the matriarch of her large and beloved family. Known for her generosity and big ideas, she gathered gifts throughout the year to distribute for any occasion. No one was ever left out. Her whirlwind personality pulled people in. Her kindness and openness endeared her to those who came along her path as she loved to tell the same stories, sometimes to the same people, of her children, grands, and greats. She will always be remembered for her devotion to family. She is greatly missed.
There will be a memorial service held in her honor on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Calvary Memorial Church in Roanoke, Virginia at 10am.