Brenda Wheeler
05/28/1949 - 05/05/2026
Brenda W. Wheeler passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 28, 1949, in Haleyville, AL, to Walter (Wally) & Esther Marie (Henderson) Garrard.
She is lovingly remembered by one daughter, Nancy Elaine Wheeler; two grandsons, Garrard Jake (Stephanie) Pierce and Adam Pierce; one estranged granddaughter, Kathleen R Williams; two great grandkids, Natalie and Miguel ‘Eddie' Hernandez Ortiz; sister-in-law Mary (Frank) Wheeler of Weatherford, TX, and many, many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband William (Bill) E Wheeler; daughter, Terry Lee Pierce; sister, Arice Marie (Higginbottom) Glaster; and son-in-law, Roy Lynn Pierce.
Brenda lived a life filled with love, kindness, laughter, and dedication. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and a cherished family and friend. She had a passion for Veterans and brought joy to others through hard work. She volunteered and worked with the VFW and the American Legion in multiple capacities.
Cremation was her wish. A celebration of life will be held May 30, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Salem VFW Post 6636, 197 W Hugh Veteran Dr., Salem, IN 47167.
Though gone from our sight, Brenda Wheeler will remain in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local VFW, American Legion, or other Veterans based organization.
Condolences (4)
Donna Braley
Brenda was my first friend in Texas. Our husbands worked together at FEMA. She helped me get my driver’s license. She was beautiful inside and out. Some of the crazy things we pulled together! I will miss her forever! Love you my dear, sweet friend ❤️
Andellyn
My sympathies for my cousins loss.
My heart goes out to y’all.
The Purvis Family
Nancy Wheeler
I’m gonna miss my mom. After dad and Terry died in 2023. It was just the two of us. She was all I had. Mom wasn’t always gentle when disciplining us but she was learning as we grew. I tested her patience more than Terri ever did when we were teenagers so we didn’t always see eye to eye. But I loved her nonetheless.. She has taught me a lot in the last few years and I’m glad that I had the last seven months of being able to be off work and be by her side. I think the Lord every day for my mom he taught me how to love unconditionally.
Debbie Henderson
Brenda was a wonderful neighbor. Everytime we saw each other, we always had great conversations. She will definitely be missed.