Brenda Annette Young

Brenda Annette Young went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Brenda was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and a woman of deep Christian faith. She loved the Lord with her whole heart, and her life was centered around her faith and family. She found her greatest joy in spending time with those she loved and sharing the many blessings God had given her. Brenda retired after working at Walker Baptist hospital for over 25 years.

Brenda had a special love for Southern gospel music, enjoyed playing the piano, and singing in church. She also shared her musical talents with her family as a member of the Southern gospel group Tenderheart, previously known as the Young Family. Through her music, she touched many hearts and faithfully shared her love for the Lord. Her beautiful songs, steadfast faith, and loving spirit will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lannie Young; sons, Jeff Young and Barry Young; granddaughter, Gracee Young; parents, Marvin and Willie Sanders; stepfather, Wiley Heflin; siblings, Peggy (Ralph) Dutton, Larry (Myra) Sanders, and Margie (Alton) Heflin; father-in-law and mother-in-law, G. W. and Susie Young; and her brother-in-law, Dwight.

She is survived by her loving son, Tony Young; cherished grandchildren, Chandler Young and Raleigh Brown; Rachel Herron Cobb, mother of her beloved grandchildren Chandler, Gracee, and Raleigh; siblings, Elsie (Leroy) Dutton, Tommy (Rachel) Sanders, Johnny (Debra) Sanders, and Debbie (Jeff) Stokes; brother-in-law, Kevin Young; and sister-in-law, Janice Young. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Sabrina Nichols, Brenda’s nurse with Druid City Vital Care, for the compassionate care, kindness, and dedication she provided.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Highway 5 Church of God. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service. Pastor, Richard Harbin will be officiating.

Brenda will be laid to rest at Old Zion Cemetery. There will be no graveside service.

Serving as pallbearers will be John David Sanders, Tommy Sanders, Ben Stokes, Chris Stokes, Hayden Stokes, and Carson Stokes.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chandler Young and Brandon Young.

Although Brenda will be deeply missed, her family takes comfort in knowing that she is now at home with her Lord and Savior. Her legacy of faith, love, and music will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”  Matthew 25:21