Brenda Gail Haynes Harrell

brenda harrell

November 4, 1948 ~ April 5, 2026

Born in: Haywood County, North Carolina
Resided in: Fletcher, North Carolina

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Brenda Gail Haynes Harrell, 77, of Fletcher, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

A native of Haywood County, she was a daughter of the late Doris Wright and Harold A. Haynes and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Parrott; one sister, Sandra Harolene Stepp; one brother, Carlton Trent Haynes and one son-in-law, Boyce Hensley.

Brenda retired from Mission/St. Joseph Hospitals, where she worked for many years as a registered nurse. Following her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering for many years at Mission. She had a strong faith and was a dedicated member of Skyland First Baptist Church. Brenda enjoyed sewing, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She was everyone’s “solid rock in a little package” and was loved by all who were around her.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Joe J. Harrell; children, Teresa Hensley, Hugh Parrott (Loretta), Steven Parrott (Kira), Kimberly Harrell (Jason Black), Lee Anna Mull (Shannon) and Cindy Conner (Tommy); ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and special friend Martha Rickman.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 8 at Skyland First Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Ponder officiating. Her family will greet friends at Skyland Baptist on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM. Burial will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery in Waynesville. Serving as pallbearers will be Nathan Conner, Trent Parrott, Levi Parrott, Cooper Parrott, Murphy Parrott, Kyser Black, Bryan Hensley and Hunter Hensley.

In lieu of flowers, her family graciously asks that memorial donations are made to either the Skyland First Baptist Church Building Fund (2115 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704) or to a charity of one’s own choice.

Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Funeral Service: April 8, 2026 12:00 pm

Skyland First Baptist Church
2115 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7214
http://www.skylandbaptist.org

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The Family Will Greet Friends: April 8, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Skyland First Baptist Church
2115 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7214
http://www.skylandbaptist.org

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Burial: April 8, 2026 3:00 pm

Garrett - Hillcrest Memorial Park
886 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, 28786
(828) 456-5030

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Joe & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss – it is unfathomable that Brenda is – no longer with us – gone…..She was here one day – gone the next… My heart and prayers are with you All in the coming days, weeks and months.
    Think of it this way – Brenda has had her Easter, as the rest of us long for …

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  3. May God bless you and keep you during the sad days ahead.
    With sympathy,
    Phillips & Schmitt staff

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  4. Dear Cindy, Michael and I are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Please know we are thinking about you and your entire family.

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  5. Miss Brenda will be truly missed. She was such a sweet woman and I loved her sweet smile. Rest high on that mountain Miss Brenda, we will miss you,
    Love Cathy and Richard Odom

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  6. I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  7. I was so saddened to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was one of my preceptors when I started working at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a very patient ,caring nurse who truly exemplified one that truly cared for her patients as well as her co workers. My prayers are with her family.

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  9. Dear Joe and family. So sad to read about your wife’s passing. You helped our family so much when we lost Donny, Amanda, Mom and lastly Daddy. Love and prayers from my family.

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  10. I worked with Brenda at the hospital. She was precious. Always had a beautiful smile. Her and Joe were the cutest couple. To the family, my condolences and love. She will truly be missed.

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  11. Steve, Cooper, Murphy, and other family members,
    We know your hearts ache with sadness, disbelief, and the thoughts that this all has to be a very bad dream. As hard as ALL this has been, the beauty that Miss Brenda was taken to Heaven on a Easter Sunday, we pray, brings a peace and hope to you all. Prayers and thoughts of comfort will be with you today and in the days ahead.

    With love,
    Gary and Connie Allen

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  12. I am so very sorry to hear the passing of Ms Brenda. Her and Joe were both so loving and caring when I would come to visit the church. They made me feel like family every time. Skyland Baptist was my second home church. May God Bless You all in this time of grief.

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  13. Brenda was a wonderful person and nurse. She always had a smile, a kind word, and willing to help others. Thoughts and prayers to Joe and the family.

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  14. Joe, and family, we send condolences, love and prayers to you. We are so sorry to learn of Brenda’s passing and will hold all of you close in the coming days.

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  15. Joe I have no words. You and Brenda have always had a special place in my heart!! She and you and I had the great experience of working with family away from home when StJo’s was family like. You hit the jackpot with Brenda as our Lord Blessed you again with her. I loved working with Brenda and so sad that she is gone!! Thinking and praying for you! Sweet sweet Brenda!!!

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  17. Joe, all our prayers for you and your family. Brenda will surely be missed a wonderful lady.

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  18. I had the privilege of meeting this special lady via Lee Anna! I could feel her heart in our first interaction. Prayers for the entire family. 🙏

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  19. May God bless and keep Joe and the family during this challenging time. What an honor however for Mrs. Brenda to get to go home to Glory on resurrection Sunday!

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  20. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! I know you’ll keep her light shining until end of time! Today someone in heaven above is showing her the love that she showed everyone here on this earth!

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  22. Joe, So sorry for your loss
    We have lots of good memories from the days at Mission St Joseph with you and Brenda
    May God Be with you and Bless you during this time and in the future 🙏✝️ I was in the HR department

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