Brenda Harkness Duckworth, born November 10, 1951, went to be with her parents September 1, 2021. She was an avid reader, an artist who loved to draw and paint, she loved music that made her dance and would sneak her kids out of school for movie marathons. Brenda loved her family and friends, she was a beautiful soul who left before her time. Preceding her is her father, James T. Harkness and mother, Lois L. Harkness. She is survived by her brothers, Glenn Harkness and Michael (Mary) Harkness. Her daughters Cynthia Mclelland (Lucas McLain) and Kelly Howell (Michael). Her Adopted daughters Jennifer Love (Daniel) and Jerrielle Pate. Her Grandchildren Sarah Pieters (Robert), Calista Smith (Cody), Machaela Howell, Erin Howell, Kellen Mclelland, DJ Mclelland and Kaitlyn Mclelland. Her Great Grandchildren Hana Pieters, Benjamin Howell and Odin Smith. In lieu of flowers, Cynthia and Kelly ask that you make donations to your local animal rescues and shelters as she loved animals so much.
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So very sorry for your loss
Thank you, Kathleen
Brenda was a great woman. She will never be forgotten as she was loved dearly by many. Big hugs to Cindy, Kelly and the rest of the family.
Thank you. She really was wonderful. Drove me nuts but I couldn’t pick a better Mom. She loved you a lot.
So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was a great friend to me in junior high school.We were part of a little group of girls that hung out together. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for all of the family and friends.
Brenda was one of my best friends in junior high and high school. She was fun and a good friend. We often were in the library after school at Carter Jr. High. We would go to
Six Flags together with Linda Hester. We got name tags there once with different names. MIne was Cecil. I don’t remember Brenda’s. We also took the names of Funny Face drink mixes, Linda was Goofy Grape, I was Choo Choo Cherry, and Brenda was Freckle Face Strawberry and Liz Fruggiero also part of our little gang) was Lefty Lemon. As often happens, once we graduated high school we went our separate ways. I did see Brenda at her baby shower for her first child. She found me on Facebook through the SHHS ’69 page, and we did get together at our high school 50th reunion. It was great catching up. I am very sad that she is no longer with us. I hope I will see her again.
She was my first friend after we moved to Arlington. I remember that day when we were standing outside the cafeteria waiting for the bell after lunch and we started talking about a certain mystery tv show that featured “girl power.” We shared some pretty great times together over the years. Of course, we lost track of each other after she married and moved away. When our group of friends had sleepovers we could laugh until morning just day dreaming of mischief and sharing gossip. I do remember some of those very stupid jokes that still work today. She was a wonderful human being.Please know that life is lived in the valleys. Part of love is sharing pain and loss. Please lean on each other at this time, and know that I am thinking of you.
Oh my heart breaks to see you go on your way. Too soon and loved by so many! I have so many happy memories with you and our family. Until we meet again I know you are whole and complete. Love 💕 Dianna