Brenda Howard, of McKeesport, PA was born July 27, 1963, in Summerton, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Maxine Howard and Jetter Williams Jr.

Brenda was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Clairton High school. For many years, she was employed at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport. Brenda enjoyed shopping, listening to music, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Brenda departed this life on June 21, 2025, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren, Dajanai Crenshaw and Brandon E. Thomas.

Brenda is survived by her beloved children, Shatera Linnen, Chavis Howard, Once’ Howard, Gregory Howard, Jr., Rashad Harris, and Jamar Hopper, Jr.; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Ruth Ann (Jacob) Riley, Sheila Moore Beaman (Richard), Mableen McDonald, Bernard (Barbara) Marion, Pernell (Inthia) Marion, Jeremiah Marion; best friend/ sister, Darlene Williams nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.