J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg


Brenda Lee Moore - Vaden

( June 19, 1962 - September 18, 2015 )

Brenda Moore-Vaden, 53, of Petersburg, Virginia was called to Glory by our Heavenly Father on September 18, 2015 at Retreat Hospital of Richmond, Virginia.

She was a beloved mother, loyal sister, daughter, auntie, wonderful Me-Me, and faithful friend.

Brenda was born on June 19, 1962 to William and Mary Moore (deceased). She was educated in the public schools of Sussex County, Virginia and graduated in the Class of 1980 from Sussex Central High School.

At an early age Brenda was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Yale, VA. and later became a joyful and spirit-filled member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Sussex, Virginia.

She had a passion for purses, hair, nails, and jewelry. Brenda was employed as a nanny for many children and family members. She had also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a Customer Service Representative for many local businesses, and also as a commercial driver.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Vaden, Jr.; mother, Mary Moore; and sister, Evangeline Moore.
Brenda leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Dominique Urquhart and Jasmine Vaden, both of Petersburg, VA.; father, William Moore of Jarratt, VA.; siblings, Jannie Taylor (Leon) of Prince George, VA.; William Andrew Moore of Upper Marlboro, MD.; Gloria Urquhart of Waverly, VA.; Veronica Hazel of Colonial Heights, VA.; Samuel Moore, Sr. (Stephanie) of Waverly, VA.; Rena Moore of Jarratt, VA.; Antonio Moore of Waverly, VA.; and Suprina Johnson (Reginald) of Woodbridge, VA.; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Among the friends, a very special and supportive person, Lisa Butler (Daniel) of Petersburg, VA.

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Brenda Moore - Vaden will be held 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church, 18183 Old Forty Rd. Sussex, Va., with the Rev. H. Patrick Cason, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Va. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church.

Public viewing will be on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 3p.m. to 8p.m. and on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 9a.m. to 9p.m. at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the residence of her father, Mr. William Moore, Maclin Avenue, Jarratt, Virginia and will assemble there at 10:45am on the day of the service.

Professional funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg Virginia(North Dinwiddie County)
Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. funeral director (804)732-5959 and (804)834-3330.
Online condolence may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.