Brenda K. Wakefield

Brenda K. Wakefield

Brenda K. Wakefield, 77, of Bear Creek, Ala., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Marion County, Ala., on June 26, 1949, to her mother Lola Jo Hollis.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Wakefield; children, Shane Wakefield and Wenona Gilliland (husband, Gerald); grandsons, William Townsend and Nathan Gilliland (wife, Kaytlyn); great-grandchildren, Kensleigh Harris, Paisley Gilliland, Noah Gilliland, Hudson Gilliland and Sayler Gilliland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother and sisters, Doris Cartee and Rita Hollis.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 14, 2026, at Nichols Marion County Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Greg Cook officiating and interment at Old Bethel Cemetery in Marion County.

Nichols Marion County Funeral Home
Hamilton, AL
205-921-5777