Brenda Jeffcoat Obituary

I just wanted to add a story about how important Brenda was to us and how she was really a valued member of the Bill Painter Family Singers.

There was a time that our family was singing for another church and of course, Brenda couldn't play for us. So I had another pianist that I knew play and record the song for me, but it just wasn't the SAME as when Brenda played for us. I thought and thought and remembered that we had video taped our performance at State Street one time. So I found the video tape and got out my cassette recorder and played the video and made a recording of us singing and Brenda playing for us. We popped that tape into the portable stereo we took with us and sang our hearts out with Brenda playing for us although she wasn't there. We will always remember her fondly and she will always have a Special Place in the hearts of the Bill Painter Family singers.

Dear Mike, Emily and John--and all of Brenda's family, 09-16-09

We were deeply saddened when we heard of Brenda's death, but rejoiced because we knew she was in the hands of God--perfect and without pain. PTL!!

We loved Brenda dearly and you know we love you, too. You will all be in our prayers as you have been for many years.

What a blessing it was for Royce to have Brenda as the pianist while at State Street Baptist Church. Because of Brenda's sweet Christ-like attitude, Royce's music ministry there was much easier and more pleasant for him and many others.
We thank God for friends like all of you.

Love, Royce and Ellen Walsh

You all have fought a very long and hard battle. What a tremendous example of God's love you all are. Brenda was such a kind and sweet person. Her presence has been missed in so many places. The witness of your family has brought only glory to our God. I pray He gives you peace and comfort now that Brenda suffers no more.
Love,
Jimmy and Debbie Chavis

Emily: I know you dearly miss your Mom! She was such a beautiful Lady inside & out & I enjoyed all the times I spent with her during school Mom days! I Love You Sweetheart! Please call on us for anything anytime!
Mrs. Suzie, Michael & Family.

I'm gonna miss her giggles and kind and gentle touch with our little ones at State Street. It was not her way to take credit or draw attention to herself but her quiet way and loving heart amazingly did just that. I have tapes of her with Megan, Jeffrey and probably Caroline in Mission Friends and hope to someday share them with you. My heartfelt prayers are with you all.

I was very sad to see the notice in the paper of Brenda's passing. We went to school together and I liked her so much. Brenda was genuinely lovely, softly radiant. My sympathies to her family.

As many have already stated, I too will pray for you Mike and your children as you continue to walk through this grief. I worked with Brenda at the Building in the 90's. I remember when she was carrying Emily - she even did "pregnant" with a special dignity. All of us are richly blessed to have known her and to have received her kind smile. I always loved to hear her laugh. She was an amazing woman of grace and kindness. May God grant you peace....

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda was such a beautiful person. We will all miss her dearly.

Shannon Brown Eubanks

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda was a wonderful person and will be remembered fondly.

Ruth Spires,and Beth Spires Sturkie

Dear Mrs. Whittington, Mike, John, and Emily,

So many beautiful things were said of Brenda in today's service, and they were all so true. The caring, loving, fun friendship she shared with me are precious memories. Friends of her calibre are few and far between - and impossible to replace. She was there for me during some low points in my life, and I will always remember that. And her laughter -- it always caused me to smile when I would hear her and know she was near in the Building. I loved her and appreciated her more than you can know. God bless you all.
Love,
Weesie

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Dear Mike, Emily & John, Mrs. Whittington, Pam & family,

My deepest love, prayers, and sympathy to you all. On Sunday God came and took home one of His most fragrant and lovely flowers. I will forever remember Brenda's beautiful life. To God be the glory. Grace, peace, and tender hugs to each of you.

Michael, Children and Ms. Doris

Please allow both Merry, Dawn, Steve and I to express our sincere condolences in the passing of Brenda. She is remembered as always a special young with God given talents and with an ever present smile. Please know that she will always be remembered in our hearts. Former Members of State Street.

Merry & Bob Young, Albany, Oregon

Mike, John & Emily,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of grief. The saving grace to remember is that Brenda is in a much better place now.

Mike, John and Emily,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. Mike, you always had such a positive attitude during these difficult times. You yourself are an inspiration to us all. Brenda will be missed by so many and may you and your family continue to find comfort in God.

Linda Murphy

Dearest Mike and Family,

Fernoy and I would like to express our most deepest sympathy to all of you.
Brenda was such a beautiful and wonderful woman inside and out. We will miss her beautiful smile she always had for everyone.
We are truely sadened to lose such a dear person. But we all know she is suffering no more and is in The Lord's arms with all the other angels.
If any of you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call.
We love you and you are in our prayers always!!
God Bless,
Fernoy& Connie

Mike & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Brenda was such a wonderful person. She had such kind & generous spirit. I feel fortunate that I was able to know her. May you find comfort knowing she is at peace.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Let us know if we could be of help. We are praying for you.

Dear Family Members,

I want to express my deepest sympathy to you. Brenda was a very special person, and I know that you miss her greatly. I also know that she is now healed and praising Our Heavenly Father.

Brenda was one of my favorite students. I never forgot her smiling face and the effort that she always put forward to do her very best. After she began working at the SC Baptist Convention, my husband was on a committee and she recognized the name. Of course during that time period, we kept in touch through Larry. I also got updates from Kyle Harmon and when I talked to Carl Burkett, he would tell me all about Brenda. I will be praying for you, and I know that God will give you the strength you need.

Love in Christ,

Mike, John & Emily,
So sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She was a beautiful person and I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with her at the convention office. She was alway so helpful and spread cheer to those around her.

Praying God will supply all you needs during these difficult days.

Mike and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May you feel the loving arms of our Lord surround you all.

Martha Gulledge Boutwell and family
Today I imagine Brenda is walking hand in hand with her precious dad on the streets of gold singing a favorite hymn of praise. Our church family in Soddy Daisy has been praying for you all these years. All our love and prayers, Martha

Mike and Family:

Sorry for your lost in Brenda's death. I remember great times and fond memories as I worked with Brenda many years.

Praying for you and your family during this time in you family's life.

Ted Evans (Retired SCBC)

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children in your time of sorrow. Remember that, "Not to die is to live on in the hearts of the ones you love."

We are so sorry about Brenda's passing. She was a lovely person and a very talented pianist. She was always able to cover a mistake or help you find your note while you were singing. She was such a blessing to our family.

Becky Painter ( The Bill Painter Family)

Mike and John,

I was truly sorry to hear of your loss. I know that there will be a large void in your day to day lives. I also know that Christ will give both of you the needed comfort and strength to move forward and remember with smiles and warm hearts all the good things you experienced together.

Ron McGuire
McGuire's Accounting and Tax
Lancaster, SC

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO OF ALL OF YOU

Mike,
I was truely sadden to hear of the loss of your wife. I know that you and your children loved her dearly. I can remeber the long talks we had about her at Grace and how you and your family kept the faith. I am certain that yoy will miss her loving spirt and warm smile. May God comfort and keep you.

With heart felt sorrow
Eleanor Twitty and family

Dear Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Mary Miles (Former Child Care Director at State Street))

Sending hugs, prayers and love your way. We are lifting you all up in prayers. We miss you and love you!
Bobby, Britley and girls

I would like to say you all that I did not know your loved one but wanted to send my deepest symphathy and our prayers. Cherish the memories you have of her.
We lost a loved son in March at a young age and the pain and hurt is still so real.

Someone sent me this poem that really helped me a lot. I read it almost daily. I hope it gives you all the same comfort. May God bless you and keep His arms around you during this terrible time.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Dear Mike, Emily and John,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda was such an inspiring person. May God comfort you with His love. We are for you.

Mike, Mrs. Whittington, and family,
Know that Brenda touched and impacted so many lives! Her thoughtfulness, encouragement, and love for the Lord was evident in all she did. Growing up together, I was blessed to call her my friend, confidant, and other "sister"! I pray that you find comfort and strength in the days ahead, as you trust the Lord to guide your every step.

Emily and John,
My mind searches for the right words to comfort you. Your mom was such a super person and was dearly loved by all who were blessed to have known her. Let God strengthen and comfort you because he loves you so much. God bless you both!

Dear Mike, Emily, and John: We are praying for you during this time of great loss and this time of a great celebration of the blessing Brenda was to so many. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.

Mike, John, and Emily,

The many entries I have read on the Guest Book give lovely tributes to Brenda and show how very special she was. Never did she seem discouraged and always called me by name.

All of you, as well as her dear mother, are to be commended for your loving care during Brenda's long journey of illness. What a wonderful testimony you gave to those around you.

I know that precious memories will sustain you and that the knowledge she is eternally at rest will bring you peace.

My sincere sympathy to all of you.

Evelyn Smith

Mike,John and Emily,
I can't imagine what you must be going through during this difficult time. It is a sad time and a time to rejoice that our lovely Brenda is with the Lord playing beautiful music I am sure. Brenda was truly one of the most kindest and sincere people I have ever known. She touched my life because she was so special. I will always miss her sitting behind me in Sunday School.
God Bless you, Toni & Harold Fields

Mike, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry Chandler
Lancaster, SC

To the Jeffcoat Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Bridgette Rogers Klinger

Ann and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May the Lord comfort and be with you. There is a poem called "Footprints In The Sand". I think it is so good.

Love and Prayers
Nancy Nunn

I wish to express my sincere condolences to the entire family. My prayers for the Lord to send his Holy Spirit to comfort you during this time of sorrow are with you.

Susan Taylor

My thoughts and prayers join many others during this time.

Mike,

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. God Bless you for all of the time and effort you have expended caring for your very lovely wife. She will be greatly missed.

In deepest sympathy,

Sandra

Dear Mike and family,
My thoughts and prayers were with you. Brenda's laugh, her music and love was more then evident. They will continue to enrich my life. I am so thankful she gave her life to the Lord and touched so many of us.

Jeffcoat Family -
My prayers are with you today, along with so many happy memories of Brenda. She was such a special person! I feel blessed to have known her through our work at the SC Baptist Convention.

Brenda was a beautiful person. She always was concerned about the other person, especially her family and not herself. May God give strength and comfort for the days ahead.

Michael, Reading about Mrs. Jeffcoat, I could only hope to be that worthy of God's salvation. I am so very sorry for her long battle and the loss of such a wonderful wife and mother. A life lived like Mrs. Jeffcoat only strengthen my resolve to live a life closer to God and to follow the teachings of our Lord and Savior as she so willingly did. The Michael Evans Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Brenda was a wonderful and lovely person. May you find strength in your faith and God's love to comfort you.

I have grown up knowing and loving the music that you and my mom have performed over the years. You were always a great pianist and one of the most wonderful women I have ever met. You will be missed, my prayers are with your family to get through this time.

Mike we were members at State Street for a few years and appreciated Brenda as a great pianest and a Cristian who showed the Lords love too all. Joe& Margaret Henry, Bradenton,Fl.

Mike, John and Emily,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you stregth and peace. Brenda was a true angel from God and was blessed to have such a wonderful family by her side. Cherish all your memories.
God Bless,
Janet and Tyler Coker

Dear Mike & Family,

Be assured of our thoughts and prayers. One of God's blessings in my life was the opportunity to meet and work with the wonderful staff at the Baptist Building in Columbia. Brenda always offered her assistance, direction and encouragement with a smile as she executed her job in a way that always honored her Lord. Our hearts go out to each of you. David reminds us in Psalm 30:5, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."

May God hold each of you in His loving arms!

Mike and Billie Moody
First Baptist Church
Honea Path, S.C.

Brenda Jeffcoat always had her smile and infectious laughter during my years of service on the South Carolina Baptist Convention staff. She was always helpful and kind, and was a standard-bearer for professional service. While waiting to meet with Dr. Driggers, I loved interrupting her day and hearing about her love for family. She was so very special. ~ Scott Vaughan

Mike (I worked with you at Grace) and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray the Lord will give you strength and comfort to get through the next couple of weeks, and months.

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

Mike, John and Emily, My thoughs and prayers are with you. I send my deepest sympathy for your lose. May God give you peace and comfort now and allways.

Barbara Broughton
Richburg, South Carolina

Our thoughts, reflections, and prayers are with you during this time of sadness and celebration. God is your strength and your comforter.

I bet there's a baby grand piano in Heaven getting a real workout today!
What a talented, beautiful lady who will be truly missed.

Ann, Mike, Trey and Travis Derrick

Mike, I knew Brenda as a co-worker at the SCBC building. She was a lovely, lovely Christian lady and was always one of my favorite people. I have prayed for her during her long illness, and especially during these last dark, silent days. May God bless you, John, Emily and her dear mom -- and give you grace as you adjust and heal.

Mike, John and Emily,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that through this journey you will find the strength, comfort and peace that passes all understanding from our Father God.
Brenda was a wonderful person and I feel blessed to have known her.
Love always,
Deb Rabon

Dear Mike, John, Emily, and family:

May God bless each of you at this time of Brenda's passing. She was always such a special friend and I always loved and respected her so much. Now, she is in Heaven sitting on the right side of her Heavenly Father in no more pain. God Bless each of you!

Mike, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close in his loving arms and give you strength to sustain you in the difficult times and days to come. Brenda was truly a beautiful person.

My thoughts and prayers at with you at this time.

Dear Michael and family;
Jeff and I are very sorry for your loss. Brenda worked with Jeff at the Baptist Bldg for serveral years. I know she will be greatly missed. We will keep you an your family in our prayers.
Jeff and Lisa Dial, Pelion SC

Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Diane Gay
Lancaster,S,C

I was saddened to hear of your loss. May the Lord bring you and your family peace and comfort as only he can do.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted..... Matthew 5:4

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus..... Philippians 4:7

I will always remember Brenda playing for the services at State Street. She was always there and always smiling. God Bless the family and friends at this time.

Mike, Emily and John
You are in my thoughts and prayers. We share a lot of memories from earlier years and will continue to remember them fondly. You are a special family. May you find peace in the days to come. Cathy Price and family

Our daughter, Lakyn Smith, played soccer with Emily several years ago. I came to know Brenda as a personal friend. I admired her grace and courage in the face of adversity. She was always so positive everytime I saw her-what an inspiration she was. Mike, Emily, and John, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Family........I am so sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you now and will continue in the days/weeks coming.

Dear family,
When someone talks about a Christian Lady, Brenda was always that example. There were times in serving the S.C. Baptist Convention that I don't know what I would have done without her advice, direction and understanding. I cannot recount all the times I would call or come by the Baptist Building needing some help and she was always gracious and helpful. I thank God for having known Brenda. She truly had an impact on my life and my wife Janet mention to me the other day was a sweet lady she was. This was before we knew she had gone to the with our Lord.
God Bless you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike,

My thoughts are with you. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Brenda's suffering has come to an end, and that she resides in eternal peace, joy, and health with her Lord. You were truly blessed to find a soulmate, Mike. And Brenda was blessed to have a dedicated and devoted husband at her side through all. I will lift you, John, and Emily up in prayer. I know you will find strength in your amazing faith.

Mike, my name is Judy Barron and I too was a Springs Associate from Lyman but working in Lancaster when I met Brenda. She was with you at a luncheon in Lancaster at the fish camp when we all gathered there one day. What a beautiful person with a smile that lit up the whole area. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and peace in your darkest hours. Know that all your former Springs associates are praying for you and your family and we all send our deepest sympathy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike - Our prayers and thoughts are with you , John and Emily . Knowing the love of your family for the Lord is the comfort that we know will get you through this time. You are a true friend and the husband you were to Brenda truly inspired me in my daily walk. I pray that along with the comfort God will give, that you all will see Brenda's love in everything you do in the years to come.

God bless you all in a mighty way !!!!

Mike Roof

Mike:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it has been a long journey for you and your family. I know you are at peace for Brenda and you know you will see her again in heaven. I thank the Lord for allowing our paths to cross even if it was only for a brief period of time. I love you.

Doris,Mike,John,and Emily
My love and prayers are with you all.Brenda was one of a kind. She was the best Loved by a lot of people and she will certainly be missed by a lot of people.God beless you all. You all are in our thoughts and prayers daily.

Mike and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers Al and I will always treasure the memories of Brenda. We love you Sandra and Al Shull (LexingtonS.C.)

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike, John and Emily, Just to let you know you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

To All of You-You know who you are! When I woke up this morning and it was raining, I thought it was so fitting. Even thought she is with the Lord and is free of this world, God is all knowing and HE allowed the clouds and the heavens to share our tears. I can also see the tears of joy by the ANGELS in heaven. She is finally home.

Our thoughts and prayers will remain with you.
Hart Cox

Mike, I know that both you and Brenda are at peace with the Lord and that you know that His ways are always best even though we may never understand them. May God give you the peace and comfort of His love during this time of your earthly loss of your wondeful wife and companion.

Ken Vanek

BRENDA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE, ALWAYS HAD THAT SMILE. SHE WAS ONE OF OURS ON :O: AVE. GROWING UP. OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF THE FAMILY.
MARGARET WHITTLE MOONEY

Mike, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure that Brenda is singing and playing for the Lord and He is smiling brightly. In Christian Love, Tammy Simmons

Thank you for the priviledge of allowing our team to be part of your lives. You both were a special blessing to all of us. God bless and keep you, and please, enjoy all the wonderful memories you had together.

Dr Giglio, Christine and Rachel

I am so sorry for your loss.

Mike, Emily, John and Doris, I send my deepest sympathy on the death of your wife, your mother, your daughter. Brenda was a dear, sweet, loving Christian, and I grew to love her through the years, though I only saw her and your family on few occasions. The obituary writeup was just so touching, but what a witness for her life as a believer in Christ. I rejoice also in her homegoing, for I know she suffers no more, but is among the angels and in the presence of her Savior. May God grant you peace and comfort in days ahead. Much love and prayers, Kaye Henry Webb (sister of Leslie Taylor)

Mike & Family
You are in our prayers. You are to be commended for the care and love that you have given Brenda in the past years that she battled with her illness. This shows that the vows that you had taken in marriage were true. Johnny & Brenda Usher (Lancaster,S.C.)

Mike and family, Steve and I were saddened to hear of the loss of your Brenda. However, we know and believe that she is in the arms of our Savior, healed and finding her place among the heavenly choir. Jeff, we love you and will continue to keep you and your family in our daily prayers.

Mike and family, mere words seem so inadequate at a time like this. I hope it helps to know that lots of people are lifting you up in prayer. I pray that you feel God's presence in your lives as you never have before and that He gives you that "peace that passes all understanding".

Mike, Emily, and John,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda will always be remembered and missed.

God Bless You!
Jana Locklair

Mike, John and Emily, Our thoughts and prayers are with during this time. If we can do anything for you, please let us know. May God Bless You during this time of grief. We love you all. Gene, Teresa, Ashleigh & David

Mike and family,
You are to be commended for the excellent care you provided for Brenda. She touched so many of us with her sweet spirt and loving smile. I am grateful that God allowed me to journey life with her.

Rev. and Mrs Edgar Boles