Brenda Gail Juwari was born November 30, 1955, in Longview, TX. To Mr. Jerry McGee and Christine Merrill. She is the eldest of seven brothers and sisters. She received her formal education in the Gladewater Public School District and graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1975. After high school, she moved to Tyler, TX. She became a certified nurse aide and worked for both local hospitals over 30 years. She had a love for playing softball, shooting pool, and trail riding were her hobbies. Also, she had a passion for baking. She connected with people through her cooking. She baked many cakes, pies, and cookies for her neighbors, family members, and her church family. Furthermore, she joined Progressive Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member, until her illness kept her from attending.

Brenda Juwari departed this life on September 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Jerry McGee and Mrs. Christine Merrill and brothers Lester Wofford and Charles Merrill Jr.

Those who Brenda leaves with precious memories. Daughters: Demitrius Washington and Kendrica Fears -Tyler Grandchildren: Alexia Johnson, Skye Coleman, J'Brayln Fears, Taylor Dews, MaKenzie Dews- Tyler Mar'Jai Mauldin-Dallas Sisters: Gwendolyn Vickers-Dallas, Cheryl Gardner, Teresa Hill, Suporia McGee-Tyler Brothers: Daniel Merrill, Marko McGee-Tyler Marcus Wofford-Longview, Herman Merrill-Dallas Favorite Cousin: Pamela Beard-Webb Her Special Pet (SON) Keno and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.