Obituary – Brenda Lee Durham

Brenda Lee Durham (Nuckols), born December 11, 1950, peacefully entered eternity on the night of Thursday, July 11, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; her parents, Howard and Charlotte Nuckols (Wells); her stepmother, Erma L. Nuckols; her sisters, Carolyn Taylor and Mary Melfi; and longtime companion and fur-baby, Dallas.

She is survived by her son, Leo Ainsworth (Peggy Hardin); daughter, Leiane Fridley (Vernon “Bubba); brother, Howard “Buddy” Nuckols (Karen); grandchildren, Tommy, Ashley, Nina, Justin, and Valarie; great-grandchildren; along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Brenda was born in Richmond, VA and grew up in Highland Springs and Mechanicsville with a brief time in Florida. She was a loyal lifetime employee of A.T. Massey Coal Co. where she retired from the finance department after 30 years of service. She will be remembered for her love of music and dance, any Dallas Cowboys football game (of which her fur-baby was named after), spending time on the water, and enjoying a good cup of coffee and conversation with family and friends. Her faith in God gave her the strength to love unconditionally and overcome much adversity over her years on this earth, and now her faith has been made sight.

Many thanks to the staff of Brookdale/Clare Bridge Senior Living and Crater Community Hospice for their exceptional, compassionate care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to Alzheimer’s Association.