Brenda Kay Minor, of Ozark, Missouri and formerly of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.  She was 71 years old.

The daughter of Hugh and Tessie (Scott) Turney was born on October 2, 1953 in Marshall, Arkansas.

Brenda was a talented seamstress who loved sharing her gift with others. She made everything from her own wedding dress to everyday clothes, prom dresses, and just about anything in between. She spent many years putting her skills to work at Levi Strauss.

She also had a passion for gardening—especially growing beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables. For Brenda, time in the garden was peaceful and sacred; she often said it was her time with Jesus. A devoted Christian and proud member of the Baptist faith, she always had her Bible or a Bible study book close by, ready to read and share the Word.

As a mom, Brenda had the perfect balance of tenderness and tough love. Her kids described her as "one of the strongest people we've ever known," and anyone who knew her could see that strength and love in action.

Brenda also had a soft spot for animals, especially birds and her two dogs, Buster and Betsy. She made sure her bird feeders were always full and loved watching them come and go.

Her kindness, strength, and warm spirit touched many lives, and she'll be deeply missed by everyone who had the joy of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Lynn Minor; her parents; one granddaughter, Chloe; and four brothers, Frank, John, Bill, and J.C. "Mutt" Turney.

Survivors include two sons and their wives, Jason and Danby Minor and Jeff and Brandy Minor; five daughters, Tammy Combs and husband, Mike, Lori Swofford and husband, Bobby, Tracy Gilliam and husband, Jason, Stephanie Minor, and Toni Minor; 19 grandchildren, Kaylee, Cassidy, Madi, Dakota, Kyla, Ridge, Kingslee, Shayne, Brodey, Tryston, Ariana, Gavin, Kahlan, Kolby, Kyler, Kyson, Kyona, Georgia, and Isaac; four great grandchildren, Vincent, Westley, Liam, and Israel; one sister, Jo Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be at 1:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM both on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. Brother Lannie Younger will officiate.  Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery in St. Joe.  Honorary pallbearers are Dakota Atkinson, Brodey Gilliam, Gavin Minor, Kolby Minor, Kyler Minor, Tryston Gilliam, Kyson Minor, Liam Snider, Vincent Atkinson, and Westley Atkinson.