Brenda Powell Peedin

Brenda Powell Peedin was born on August 6, 1943, and passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother, Daphne Smith, and her brothers, Wilbur Powell and Luther Powell Jr.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Gerald Peedin; her children, Brooks Peedin and his wife, Lisa, Christy Peedin Pate and her husband, Robin; and Shannon Peedin and his wife, Amy.

Brenda also leaves behind to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Allison Strickland and her husband Todd; Garrett Peedin, John Peedin and wife Destiny, Madison DeShane and her husband Edward, Ashlynn Hale and her husband Garrett, Carly Peedin and Chloe Peedin; great grandchildren, Braylen, Ryleigh and Landon Strickland, Leah DeShane, Christina Joy and David Hale; sisters Teresa Grice, Janet Kleinerdt and her husband Erskine, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Powell.

Mrs. Peedin was a faithful member of Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church as long as her health allowed. She served in many capacities, including being a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Jessica, Jada, Season, Kim, Adriana, and Alisa; as well as Dr. Renee Watson and the staff of Gentiva Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Johnston Health Foundation, PO Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577, Attn: Hospice Fund, or to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at Parrishfh.com