Brenda Jane John

Brenda Jane John, a resident of Auburn, GA, passed away unexpectedly and joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2015 at the age of 52. Brenda is survived by her parents, William Mickle, Sr. and Betty Jane Norton; her beloved sons, Alexander Robert John and Zachary Sterling John; the father of her sons Robert Lee John; her siblings Vanessa JoAnn Wallis, William Mickle Norton, Jr., John David Parsons, Jr. (Laurie Ann), and Devera Michelle Chandler (Henry Glenn); her aunts Charlotte Long and Glenda Fitch; twelve nieces and nephews; and sixteen great-nieces and great-nephews. She is predeceased by grandparents Edgar Long, Bob Bennage, Vera Bennage, Aubrey Parsons, Clara Parsons, Glenn Norton, and Sarah Norton; her uncle, R. Lamar Long; and father, John David Parsons. Brenda was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 17, 1962. She graduated from Stone Mountain High School in 1980 and worked in the fields of finance and restaurant service. On May 30, 1992, she married the father of her children, Robert. In May 1993 and July 1995 respectively, she welcomed her two handsome sons, Alex and Zach, who were the most important part of her life. Brenda was a devoted mother. She enjoyed cooking, music, laughter, and the thrill of finding a great bargain. She was always willing to take in stray animals and nurse them back to health with loving care. She was a spiritual woman and relied on her faith to help her during difficult times. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her. A viewing and visitation is scheduled for February 26, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, located at 3481 Hamilton Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, Brenda would have appreciated donations to the Gwinnett Humane Society in her memory. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Brenda at hamiltonmillchapel.com