Brenda June (Laudick) Gay 68, of Waco, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home.
Military Service: 11AM, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Texas State Veterans Cemetery 11463 SH-195, Killeen, Texas 76542
Brenda was born July 26, 1955 in Batesville, IN. Brenda was known for her beautiful smile, love for helping others, dancing, singing, and overall enjoying life at every moment. Her moto was “No backing down, no waiting until tomorrow.”
She enlisted in the Army in 1975 and served in active duty until 1978. Later she would retire from the Texas Army National Guard in 1996. Brenda served many veterans at the Temple and Waco VA Campus. She retired after 32 years of service in 2013.
Mom met no strangers and helped anyone in need without questions or judgement with her “no one left behind” mentality. She had a pure love for life, with a steady stream of energy working tirelessly and spending all her non-working hours with her family and friends. Brenda was truly loved and treasured by everyone she encountered in life.
Brenda was proceeded in death by her mother; father; and brothers; Paul Laudick, and Jamie Jobe.
She is survived by her son, Nathaniel Gay; daughter in law, Stephanie Gay; grandchildren, Callie Gay, and Liam Gay; sister, Connie Cooper; and five brothers, Sammy McMurray, Eddie McMurray, Tony McMurray, Robbie McMurray, and David McMurray.
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So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and
Your family.
Rest In Heaven Brenda, I was just thinking about you, I enjoyed the time we spent together many years ago. Lots of love to you!!! 💔💔💔
My sincere condolences my brother Nate.
Bob and I were so sorry to see in our Connersville News Examiner that Brenda passed away. She was such a sweet person. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Always🙏❤️
Dear Stephanie and Nate Gay and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss, may all the special memories you all hold near and dear to your hearts provide peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Bluebonnet Health (Hospice) Services Team
May she rest in peace. The last couple of years were very hard for her. God bless her family. Nate and Stephanie I will always remember your dedication to caring for her.
BJ will always be so special in my heart. She helped me navigate my way through my first “real” job at the VA and then became a friend for life, even when I moved away for 20 years. The world is a little less friendly without her In it. But she is able-bodied again and sharing her smile with all the other angels
Miss you, B J.