Brenda Shortnacy

Brenda Snider Shortnacy was called home to be with her Lord on December 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Tilden Shortnacy; son, Joseph Ashley Keasler; parents, Robert Carl Snider, Sr. and Susie M. Snider; and brother, Robert Carl Snider, Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Jessica Suzette Keasler Hyche; son in law, Adam Cole Hyche; grandson, Ashton Malick Hyche; granddaughter, Jadalyn Cieriest Hyche; sisters, Aprill Snider Nease (Martin) and Kay Snider Owens (Bill); nieces and nephews, John David Heeter, Elizabeth Heeter, Christine Heeter, Michael Heeter, Morgan Heeter, Emily Heeter, Mitchell Heeter, Adam Campbell (Aubrey), Christian Campbell, and Bryan Campbell (Toree); and several great nieces and nephews.

An avid and talented gardener, Brenda loved her flower gardens and could always be counted on to have a bouquet of fresh cut flowers in hand whenever she visited someone. She also had a love of music, especially live music, and would make it to as many performances as possible. She loved people and never met a stranger. She enjoyed talking to people and learning about their lives. She loved the Lord and took great pleasure in attending worship service and Sunday school. Of all the loves she had, her family was her first love, in particular her grandchildren. They were the light of her life and she was exceedingly proud of them. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, she graduated from Midfield High School. She worked for many years in the hospitality industry where she made countless new friends. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends who knew her as an outgoing, fun-loving, hardworking and kindhearted person who always carried a smile on her face and a genuine love in heart.

A visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2024 at Elmwood Chapel at 10 am with a celebration of Brenda’s life to follow at 11 am.