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Brenda Fay Hayes-Allen, entered this life on September 1, 1956 to the late Samuel Hayes and Mary Virginia Brunner-Hayes in Meridian, Mississippi. Brenda was the only child born to this union.

Brenda's father, Samuel Hayes, served in WWII and passed away in 1959. Mary V. Hayes, left Mississippi after his death and migrated north to Chicago, Illinois for a new life. Mary worked tirelessly to provide for Brenda and give her the best life a …

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Memories & condolences

Thinking of you. ❤️ 

I decorated my sewing space with butterflies because I know how much you loved them.

Thinking of you. ❤️ 

I decorated my sewing space with butterflies because I know how much you loved …

Thinking of you. ❤️ 

I decorated my sewing space with butterflies…

I miss you so much mommy. Not a single day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss your smile and your funny jokes…
I miss you so much mommy. Not a single day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss your smile …
I miss you so much mommy. Not a single day goes by that I don't …
So sorry to learn of Brenda's passing.  I am retired from Chicago State University and had the honor to work with Brend…
So sorry to learn of Brenda's passing.  I am retired from Chicago State University and had the hono…
So sorry to learn of Brenda's passing.  I am retired from Chicag…

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What was Brenda's favorite color?
Brenda liked lighter shades of purple.
Brenda liked lighter shades of purple.
Brenda liked lighter shades of purple.
What were Brenda's favorite vacation spots?
Brenda loved Southern California and Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Brenda loved Southern California and Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Brenda loved Southern California and Toronto, Ontario Canada.
What were Brenda's favorite artists or styles of art?
Brenda loved floral paintings.
Brenda loved floral paintings.
Brenda loved floral paintings.
What causes did Brenda care about most?
Brenda cared about orphans, widows and the fatherless. She often donated to Open Doo…
Brenda cared about orphans, widows and the fatherless. She often donated to Open Door Mission …
Brenda cared about orphans, widows and the fatherless. She often donated to Open Door Mission in Omaha, Nebraska.

Timeline

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Born

September 1st, 1956
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Lost her parent, Samuel Hayes

1959
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Got married to Joseph Allen

1973

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Cause of death

Complications of kidney failure

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha

Good Shepherd Funeral Home
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Brenda "Bren" (Hayes) Allen