Birth date: Feb 24, 1950 Death date: Jan 30, 2019
I am so saddened by the sudden and untimely death of such an incredible woman. Brenda was a dear friend on Hoperita Street and we remained friends on FB throughout the years. Always kind, compassionate and thoughtful, she reached out to me when my husband Pastor Bob Bruce died four years ago. Brian and Jen—you are in our prayers. Thank God for giving you the necessary strength and peace. Love Deb Bruce, Rob Bruce, Britt Bruce Berg and Ashley Bruce Trehan.
Brian and Jennifer, I was so sad to hear this news. I have so many fond memories of your mom when you were all part of the Hoperita Street gang! Praying for God to hold you close as you mourn her.
WOW!! Brenda, Brenda, Brenda, you are gone way too soon, everyday I thanked God for putting you and Glen in my life, trust me I know nothing happens by mistake. Whatever or whenever I needed you, you was always there for me, as a Christian, a spiritual advisor, a mother, a sister, a coworker, a grandmother to my daughter and most of all as my friend. I am so happy that during the times we talked, we would always tell each other that we love each other before we would hang up but, at the same time I am soo sad because I never thought to tell you that “YOU” will NEVER, EVER be FORGOTTEN or REPLACED...
Remember that saying “you won’t miss your water til your well run dry” Brenda, you will definitely be missed because you were the water in a lot of wells to and for soo many people, places and things.
I will always love you Brenda...
PS: I never told you that Glen thanked me for being your friend, 😀 I told him that I thanked God for you being mine, LOL
RIP Brenda: we will always love you;
Renee’ & Maya Hooks
The Fuller Center NWLA
I sit here today still in shock after learning of her passing. She was such a blessing to our Fuller Center in so many ways, information guidance, allocation of donations. You name it and she could accomplish it. More than this though, I am honored to have had such a wonderful individual as my mentor, co-worker, and as my friend. My heart is broken to have lost her too soon, but full of joy for her reunion with Glen. God Bless their family.
Lisa Gregory
Fuller Center for Housing of Beckley
We have so many wonderful memories of you Brenda and of Glen too as we shared our precious grandson David.We are heartbroken that you have left us way too early! Our memories of you both will forever live in our hearts! Don and Anne Craft
Bill Phelan: I served with Brenda on the board of Tallahassee Fuller Center for Housing and worked with her on projects. I know her to be knowledgeable, wise and caring when she shared at our meetings. And I feel that I began to know her as a friend. I will miss her. She is a good and holy person.
The Fuller Center tributes keep coming. . .
Fuller Center of Sarasota: We were saddened and taken aback when we leaned of Brenda's passing, we did not know she was ill. Brenda was one of a kind! She shared her story with me about her beloved Glen and how she become involved with Fuller through him. Her work and dedication to Fuller was unmatched. She, herself is irreplaceable, and no matter who fills that position will be at a disadvantage because Brenda had "forgotten more things about the inside workings of Fuller than most of us have never even known!" Her help to me over the first year (and later) when we first started our center, was immeasurable! She will be truly missed. Its comforting to know that Glen was there to meet her when she entered heaven! Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda's family and coworkers at this time of loss. Blessings,
Kim Roberts: My heart is broken.
Ernest Johnson: I’m jolted and saddened to learn that our friend Brenda is gone. As noted in the post, her responsibilities (formal or informal) were very broad, and I expect that she was a repository of institutional knowledge that may difficult to replicate. I wish you well as you seek to identify one or two persons to replace her.
Brenda was my go-to person for questions regarding the Legacy Builds, and she was always prompt to reply with trustworthy answers or imaginative suggestions. At the personal level, I’ll miss checking in on her (by e-mail) as various storms battered Tallahassee.
Fuller Center of Henry County, GA: It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the untimely passing of our friend, Brenda Barton. She was always such a positive spirit and advocate for those us serving local Covenant Partners. She always provided information and more importantly, encouragement.
Fuller Center of Ashton-Ironton, KY : Brenda has been our go-to person during our transition period to become a covenant partner with The Fuller Center for Housing. We could always depend on Brenda to guide us . She will be sadly missed by our members of The fuller Center for Housing-Ashland-Ironton.
Chris Cosby: My very first volunteer experience was on House #1 in the Chattahoochee Valley in March of 2007. Glen and Brenda were the first faces I saw and made me feel welcome.
Her enthusiasm and bright smile were contagious. I can imagine the reunion her and Glen and Millard are having in that great build site in Heaven! Oyee, Brenda!
This Brenda of ours was truly an example of a person who gave her every thought and breath to make life better for the disadvantaged. Her generous heart inspires all of us to do what we can do make a difference for others. Brenda Popp Tallahassee Fuller Center for Housing.
This Brenda of ours was truly an example of a person who gave her every thought and breath to make life better for the disadvantaged. Her generous heart inspires all of us to do what we can do make a difference for others. Brenda Popp Tallahassee Fuller Center for Housing.
Jeff Hornsby I loved the times Brenda and I could talk as Brenda would be overseeing a team of volunteer students on a few occasions over a few years as they were re-skirting the homes of our low-income property here at Good News Outreach. Our prayers are with you, and the family in this time of great loss.
I loved the times Brenda and I could talk as Brenda would be overseeing a team of volunteer students on a few occasions over a few years as they were re-skirting the homes of our low-income property here at Good News Outreach. Our prayers are with you, and the family in this time of great loss. Jeff Hornsby, Housing Director, Good News Outreach
Wanted to share some of the many tributes we've received here at The Fuller Center for Housing-- David Snell
The world has lost a tireless servant with the death of Brenda Barton, our Director of U.S. Covenant Partner Support, seen here with Millard Fuller in 2007. She never stopped working to build a better world.
Beverly Jacobson Dear Brenda your heart of gold made such a huge difference in so many lives
Tom Fackender Thank you David. Brenda will be especially missed here in Tallahassee. She was a founding member of the Tallahassee Fuller Center Board, and despite her work assignments with the Fuller Center, worked tirelessly screening applicants and planning projects here.
Karen Warkentien: I’m so sad to hear this. I had just heard a few moments before receiving your email. But I’m comforted in knowing that Brenda and Glen are together once again. And it’s interesting that her passing is mere days before we gather in remembrance of the 10 year anniversary of Millard’s passing. Something tells me that the three of them have big plans for us to execute here on earth.
Godspeed Brenda. Your tasks here are complete. You’ve done exceptionally well. You’ve more than earned your ticket to the promised land. Amen!
Rev Chet Johnson:: It truly was sad to hear about the passing of Brenda. She was not only a blessing, but she was also an inspiration. Fuller Center was in her DNA, whatever you needed to know about the operation of a Covenant Partnership she was the one to talk to. I have know her for just about 5-6 years and it was a joy to have had the opportunity. She will be missed, but her faith in the Living God has earned her, her place, in His Kingdom, Forever.
Jim & Sue McCann: We are so saddened to hear this news. She was an inspiration and quite the recruiter we might add. Please share our condolences with your staff. At some later date we would like to see if there’s anything we can do to help.
Emily Roush-Eliott: I wanted to send a note to say that as I worked with the Greenwood-Leflore Fuller Center over the past 6 years, I reached out to Brenda for advise on a few occasions and she was kind and helpful via email and phone. I'm sad to hear of her passing and was lucky to interact with her, at least briefly, during her life. If you could pass this note along to family or co-workers who might appreciate it, I send love and sympathy.
Oscar Danilo Gutierrez Garcia el grupo de The Fuller Center for Housing, Nicaragua, enviamos nuestras condolencias a la familia y a nuestros gran equipo en Americus, Jehova la abrace y reciba con todo su infinito amor.
Thank you for the time you spent helping so many have simple, decent places to live.
