Brenda L. Shaner McCormick
Brenda L. Shaner McCormick, 65, of Ellwood City went home to heaven Wednesday, surrounded by family at the Good Samaritan Hospice.
From her birth June 11, 1952, until her death, she served the Lord and extended love, kindness and faith to those around her. She was born and raised in Portersville to Robert and Lela Shaner and was the eldest of three children. Her talents and passions included Christmas, singing, decorating cakes, playing the piano, throwing a mean theme party, sewing and helping both lost animals and the homeless.
Left to remember her love are Brenda's three children Robin (Toby) Searcy, David (Nicole) Stevens and Charlotte Stevens; her siblings Mark (Diane) Shaner and Eileen Shaner; and her parents.
Brenda was preceded in death by her son Derek; and her former husband David with whom she is now reunited in love.
Brenda will be remembered for her beautiful voice, her caring and nurturing spirit, her generosity, her strength, her selflessness, her loving nature and her grandiose holiday dinners.
MCCORMICK — A memorial service for Brenda L. Shaner McCormick, who died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of God in Ellwood City.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mission From Mars Pittsburgh or the Lawrence County Humane Society.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Turner Funeral Home in Ellwood City.
