Brenda Frank (Kimbrell) Barnett

BRENDA FRANK (KIMBRELL) BARNETT, age 81 of Calera, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Chilton County on November 12, 1942; the daughter of the late James Atkins Kimbrell and the late Florence Kimbrell.

She was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Her first priority in life was always that of her family. She will be remembered for the love and care that she showed and provided. She will also be remembered for being the best cook who prepared wonderful meals for those she loved and was close to.

She is survived by: Husband, Bruce B. Barnett of Calera; Son, Perry (Teresa) Barnett, Sr. of Helena; Son, Terry Barnett of Calera; Daughter, Sonya (Mark) Isbell of Shelby; Grandson, Perry (Jill) Barnett, Jr. of Helena; Grandson, Jay Fleming of CA; Granddaughter, Amber (Charlie) Manning of Vance;  Tiffany (Todd) Goggins; 8 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Rebecca Roman of Calera; Brother, George Kimbrell of Calera; Friends, Emma Lemonds, Hazel Driver of Calera; and her beloved Buddy the Cat.

She is preceded in death by: Parents, Atkins and Florence Kimbrell; Sisters: Agretha Sanders, Mona Mortensen, and Jean Blair; and Brother, Clarence Glover.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 2:00pm from the Shelby Memory Gardens Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in Calera, AL with Rev. James Blair officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the Shelby Memory Gardens in Calera, AL.

Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home at Shelby Memory Gardens in Calera, AL.

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