Brenda Sue Neal

Brenda Sue Neal age 74 of Perry, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 15th 2024 in Lansing at The University of Michigan Sparrow Hospital after a courageous fight with an acute illness. Brenda was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 10th 1950.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Arbutus Fulks. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Morris Neal; her brother Rodney(Peggy) Fulks of Gallipolis Ohio; Daughters Elizabeth Thomas, Rachel (Kail Holmes), Rebecca Brewer, Jessica Petrie; son Brian (Farrah) Neal; grandchildren Taylor (Colin Glover), Jarrett Thomas, Kylee & Brock Brewer, Sophia, Ethan, and Lucas Neal.

Throughout her life, Brenda touched the hearts of many with her warmth and kindness. Her presence brought comfort to those around her, and she will be fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Brenda met her husband Morris in Lansing, Michigan and were later married in 1969. She spent many years of her life dedicated to raising their five children. Throughout their lives she spent time as a volunteer Girl Scout leader for her daughters. Brenda spent over 24 years working in East Lansing, as the office manager for The Prime Housing Group, where she eventually retired from in 2014. She really enjoyed the special friendships she formed with her coworkers there.

She very much enjoyed gardening and maintaining her plants and flowers inside and outside of their home. For those who had the pleasure of sampling her delicious baked goods or homemade meals, they would all agree that her cooking skills were beyond compare. She especially enjoyed the holidays, as she looked forward every year to gatherings at her home with her children and grandchildren for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The amount of food was never in short supply and often the kids would fight over the leftovers. Brenda enjoyed books and reading, along with summer days lounging on her float in the pool.

Brenda’s greatest legacy is her family, she leaves them with lessons of unconditional love, a playful spirit, and the ability to invest in others. Her family would like to give special thanks to all of the caregivers, nurses, doctors, & others who assisted in her care during her final days at Sparrow Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations can be made in honor of Brenda to the Sparrow Foundation.

The memorial visitation for Brenda will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, followed by the memorial service from 3:00 PM.

May her memory bring peace and solace to those who mourn her passing. The family will hold a celebration of life memorial at a date TBD in summer of 2025.