Brenda Blakney

Brenda Blakney, 67, of Corinth, MS passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 23, 1957 in Alcorn County, MS to the late Bert and Marie (Hamm) Hudson and graduated from Alcorn Central High School in 1975. Brenda worked for 18 years with ITT and served as an LPN with Cornerstone Health and Rehab, later retiring with Adamsville Healthcare. She loved going to church at New Beginnings Fellowship, traveling, going to flea markets and out to eat but her greatest love was her family and spending time with them. Brenda will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12 pm with a gathering of family and friends from 10 am till service time at Community Cemetery. Brenda is survived by her husband of 43 years, Chester Blakney; her sons, Paul Crider (Rhonda) and Daryl Blakney; her grandchildren, Devin, Aslin, Abby, Alex, and Riley; her brothers, Jonnie Earl Hudson and Donnie Wayne Hudson; her sister, Rebecca “Becky” Hudson; her brothers-in-law, Lester Blakney Jr, Travis Blakney (Ellsy), James Blakney, Jerry Blakney (Donna); her sisters-in-law, Faye Emmons, Linda Davis (Wayne), Dorothy Lambert, Liz Taylor (Rex); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Gail Hudson; her in-laws, Lester and Mae Blakney; her brothers-in-law, Charles Blakney, Eddie Blakney (Andrita), Kenneth Emmons, and Jack Lambert; her sisters-in-law, Kristy Hudson, Lois Shults (James), Betty Hudson, Francis Blakney, and Donnia Blakney. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge 718 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Brenda Blakney.