J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg


Brenda Lee Massenburg

( April 15, 1951 - August 3, 2015 )

Brenda Massenburg, 64, of 120 Holly Berry Lane Prince George, Virginia entered eternal rest on Monday August 3, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, Virginia.

She was born in Sussex County on April 15, 1951 to the late Earl Nicholas Winfield, Sr. and Susie Mae Brown Winfield. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Moriah United Church of Christ, Homeville, Va.

Brenda was a faithful employee of Masonite Inc. in Waverly, Virginia. She went on to be an exceptional companion aide and housekeeper. She had a heart of gold trying to help anybody she could; all the time serving and praising God. Brenda enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spoiling her grandkids.

Her health declined but she never stopped loving God. She rededicated her life to God and joined Refreshing Streams Ministries under the Leadership of Pastor Ronald Lowery and Elder Dana Lowery.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Susie Winfield, Sr.; three brothers, Clarence, Clifton and James Marshal Winfield; two sisters, Pearlie Birchette and Earlene Edwards; sister-in-law Barbara Pulliam;and three brothers-in-law, James A. Massenburg, Warren Massenburg and Clarence Massenburg.


Brenda leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Joseph Massenburg of Courtland, Va.; three children, one devoted, Joshaun Massenburg (Pernell) of Prince George, Va.; Roshae Massenburg (Myron) of Hopewell , Va.; and one son, Lawrence Winfield of Hopewell, Va.; one godson; Reko Washington of Hopewell, Va.; one adopted daughter; Christina Bailey Sutton (Twan) of Hopewell, Va.; one adopted son and nephew; Oliver Banks(Marshal) of Smith, Va.; grandchildren, Jawaine Massenburg, Devin Massenburg, Shaunell Bailey, Tayviona Bailey and Pernell R. Bailey III all of Prince George, Va.; Rasheda Whitehead of Franklin, Va.; Tyquan Grant, Zaria Grant, Myriona Massenburg and Zariona Broadnax all of Hopewell, Va.; adopted grandchildren; Jefferi Bailey of Prince George, Va.; Reginald Jackson of Hopewell, Va.; Keesha Rice of Richmond, Va.; Javon Blunt of Petersburg, Va.; Davonius, Javonius, Christian, Trayvonius Beasley; one great granddaughter, Trinity Whitehead of Franklin, Va.; four sisters, devoted, Gloria Lowery(William), Nancy Winfield, and Jeanette Winfield all of Waverly, Va. and Lucy Lewis(Clyde) of Portsmouth, Va.; two brothers, Earl Winfield, Jr.(Shirley) of Courtland, Va. and William Winfield(Melinda) of Waverly, Va.; brothers-in-law , Earl Massenburg of Petersburg, Va. and George Massenburg of Stony Creek, Va.; one adopted daughter great niece; Yamesha Williams of Hopewell, Va.; devoted Pastor and nephew, Elder Ronald Lowery (Elder Dana); and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

We want to thank SRMC, Twin Rivers Medical Center, Liberty Dialysis, and Medic Home Health for all their caring support and help in our mother’s time of need.

Public viewing will be on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00pm and Friday, August 7, 2015 from 9a.m. to 8p.m. at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.

Celebration of life service for Mrs. Brenda L. Massenburg will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 2:00pm, at the Mt. Moriah United Church of Christ, 12499 Old Forty Rd. Waverly, Va. Rev. Shelton Smith, Pastor. Elder Ronald Lowery, Pastor of Refreshing Streams Ministries, Petersburg, Va., Eulogizing and Elder Dana Lowery, Officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to service.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence 120 Holly Berry Lane, Prince George, Va. and asking that relatives and friends assemble there at 12: 00 Noon on the day of service. The family may be reached at (804)605-5440 and (804)255-8956.

Professional funeral services are entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com