The family of Brenda Joyce Norwood of Grand Prairie, Texas is saddened to announce her passing on February 3, 2025 at the age of 77 years. Brenda passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born on January 10, 1948 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Gerald and Georgia Mulanax. After graduating high school, she met her next door neighbor who was home on leave from the Navy. After a brief engagement, they married October 27, 1970 and recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. She was a wonderful mother to two daughters and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her family. She attended church faithfully, enjoyed reading and traveling but she especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Dale Norwood; her children, Robyn Crawford and Rebecca Friday; son-in-law Russell Crawford; grandchildren, Kaitlyn McWilliams, Kirsten Crawford, Addison Crawford, Noelle Crawford, Tyler Crawford, Emily Friday, Hannah Friday and Grace Friday; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Parker McWilliams; and her brother, Jerry Mulanax along with a niece and nephew.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Georgia Mulanax.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 2025 at The Grace Place located at 5950 S. Collins St. Arlington, Tx. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, February 7, 2025 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home located in Kennedale, Tx. Please join us in celebrating Brenda's life and legacy. She will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts.
Friday, February 7, 2025
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Emerald Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
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