of Mabelvale, AR
April 20, 1951 - June 30, 2022
Brenda Joyce Tustison, 71, of Mabelvale, AR passed away on June 30, 2022. She was born on April 20, 1951 in Little Rock, AR to the late Richard and Elizabeth Hendricks. Brenda graduated with honors from McClellan High School in 1969.
Brenda retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) after 23 years of employment. She was a wife to her beloved husband, Stephen for 52 years, a loving mother and grandmother. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Jonathan, family and close friends. She was a true friend to everyone she knew.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Tustison; daughter-in-law, Amy Tustison; mother-in-law, Ethel Maxine Tustison; father-in-law, Stephen Tustison Sr.; brother-in-law, Richard Tustison and brother-in-law, Phillip Tustison.
Survivors include husband, Stephen Tustison Jr.; daughter, Stephanie Purvis (Shara); grandson, Jonathan Purvis; son-in-law, Joseph Purvis; sister, Evelyn Smith (Steven); brother, Richard Hendricks; brother, Alan Hendricks; brother-in-law, Joseph Tustison (Virginia); sister-in-law, Barbara Alexander and several nieces and nephews.
Please join us for services at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 20, 2022. Rosary will begin at 9:00 am and the Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 am.
Interment service will be privately held after mass at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas.
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16 Condolence(s)
Helen Denniston
Thursday, July 21, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Benda's passing. I worked with her at NRCS and she was always so helpful and sweet. My prayers are with your family.
Andrea J Maloney
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
When I think of Brenda I have to smile, because we laughed our way through a couple of years of high school. She was intelligent, thoughtful, kind, funny. I treasure having been her friend and I pray that God will bless you with happy memories, Steve, Stephanie and family until you see her again.
Beverly Rice
Saturday, July 16, 2022
So sorry for your loss,Praying for the family.
Darla Rose
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Mr. Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hate I never got to meet Mrs. Brenda. I will keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers. God bless, Darla
Steven Smith
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Were going to miss Brenda, her wonderful sense of humor and joy of life, despite all the hardships she endured.
Wanda Jean Mattingly
Thursday, July 14, 2022
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was always very sweet and caring. Our prayers are with you.
Tracy Valenzuela
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Stevie and Stephanie, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I'll be reciting the rosary for Brenda on Tuesday morning from my home.
Stephanie Smith
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Keeping you in my thoughts Stephanie and family.
Pam
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with all the family & friends. Brenda was a very sweet lady. She will be missed.
Lisa Easter
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Dear Stephanie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Please don’t hesitate to call as needs arise.
We love you-The Easter Family
Jon Haslauer
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Rest in peace Brenda.
Love, Big Jon
Donna Peterson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Dear Stephen and family, I enjoyed knowing Brenda for many years. I am sorry her journey in this realm has ended for I know how much she will be missed. Much love, Donna
Linda Aldridge
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Brenda was an amazing person and dear friend. She made work so much more fun and our Christmas parties together were the best! I have such wonderful and fond memories of her. I am so sorry for your loss and I know she will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers for all the family.
Connie kyle
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Stevie so sorry for your loss . Mine and Dan’s prayers are with you and your family. My God give you strength during this difficult time.
Terri Green
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Brenda was a very sweet and beautiful lady. Sending prayers and hugs!
Sandy and Dickie Vosburg
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Sorry for your loss, I will miss Brenda and have many good memories to treasure of time together. Sandy V.