In Loving Memory of Brenda Brown-Houser
Brenda Carol Brown was born on May 7, 1954, in Seattle, Washington, to Abraham and Chanie Brown she was the 7th child out of 11 siblings. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and a beautiful presence in the lives of so many people.
From an early age, Brenda had a deep love for music and cooking. Music was simply a part of who Brenda was. She was a true musical savant who never took formal piano lessons but could sit down and play many songs completely by ear. Brenda shared musical talents with many of her siblings. Her natural musical gift was something special that those who knew her will always remember.
Brenda dedicated part of her career to caring for and teaching children. She worked as a preschool teacher at Providence Childcare and the Martin Luther King daycare center, where she touched the lives of many young children. After leaving childcare, Brenda went on to work at and retire from the Washington State Convention Center, during her time there, Brenda became the first female crew chief, a testament to her strength, determination, and ability to lead.
Brenda passed peacefully at home surrounded by love and family in Tacoma, WA on September 28, 2026.
Brenda is proceeded in death by her parents, Abraham and Chanie Brown; her siblings David, Richard and Frank Brown and sister Diane Kinney and Goddaughter Kahula Taylor. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Andre Brown and Alex Green, Ex-husband Shelley Houser. Grandchildren Brooke Soldano, Jordyn Brown, Marvell and Alexis Green and Mikalaire Brown. Siblings Recerline “Cookie” Rose, Lorraine “Billie” Drayton (Wallace deceased), Ronald (Deann) Brown, Curtis Brown, Sandra Brown and Tonda Brown with over 34 nephews, and nieces and 30 great nephews and nieces along with a host of cousins and friends.
In celebration of her life funeral service will be at 11:00am on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Zion United House of Prayer, 429 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.
Rest peacefully, Brenda. Your love, your music, your laughter, and your memories will on in all of us.
Guestbook available at SerenitySeattle.com
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