Brenda Sue Lewis
Brenda Sue Lewis was a beloved woman of faith, family, and service whose warm spirit touched many lives. She was born on September 25, 1946, in Burkesville, Kentucky, to the late Willie S. Elliott and Alice Lee Elliott.
She was a proud graduate of Cumberland County High School and later earned an Associate Degree in Business from Sullivan University. Brenda was a devoted member of Ole Rocky Hill Baptist Church. She faithfully served as First Lady until 2024, President of the Missionary Ministry, a choir member, and a member of the Liberty District Mass Choir. Her love for the Lord and her church family was evident through her dedicated service.
After more than 20 years of service, Brenda retired from Mallory and Akebono. In retirement, she continued caring for others as a Community Caregiver. Brenda enjoyed spending time with friends, socializing at the YMCA, and traveling. Above all, she treasured the time she shared with her family.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as the morning sun arose, Brenda peacefully answered the Son’s call and entered eternal rest at the blessed age of 80 years and 26 days. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Bradley Lewis; her parents, Willie S. Elliott and Alice Lee Elliott; and her brother-in-law, Charles Richard Buford Sr.
Cherishing her beautiful memory are her children, Stephen (Kisa) Buford, and Carla Buford; her grandchildren, Corey, CJ, Brianna, and Sydney; and her great-grandchildren, Gage, Olivia, Landri, Karsyn, Enzo, Riley, Lucy and Baby Mims. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Fostina Buford, Mary Alice (Kenny) Lockett, and Markus Ann (Frank) Knighton, and ; her nephews, who were like sons to her, Charles R. (Renz) Buford, Jr. and Bryan (Jo Anna) Buford; along with a host of other loving nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be noon Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Ole Rocky Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Glasgow. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday at the church at 2177 Rocky Hill Road.
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