FRANKLIN - Brenda Diane Gregory Angel peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at age 66.
Brenda was born Sept. 5, 1955, to the late Milles and Mildred Gregory. She attended Cullasaja Elementary and was a member of Cullasaja Assembly of God where she taught Sunday School and played the piano. Brenda was a graduate of Franklin High School. After graduation, Brenda married Larry Angel, and went on to have one son, Jeremy Angel.
Brenda worked for Wachovia Bank for 20 years. She earned her real estate brokers license and worked with her dad at Gregory Realty.
In her late twenties, a cancer diagnosis went from terminal to curable through the Lord healing her. This experience led her to write “From Wimp to Warrior: Cancer’s Blessings”, an inspirational memoir that inspires and encourages the reader to trust and put hope and faith in the Lord despite life’s storms. Brenda went on to speak locally and throughout the country sharing her testimony at churches and ladies’ events.
Brenda was a prayer warrior who loved God’s word. She loved others so well. Brenda selflessly helped and prayed for others. She cared greatly for her family, her church, and her friends. She never failed to visit, make the call, and send the card, text or email. Her love for people led her to opening her home to host parties, socials, ladies Bible studies, missionaries and youth groups. Brenda, known as “BA” by many, was special to lots of people as she was their go-to person, their friend, their encourager and their mentor.
Her family lovingly called her “Momma” and “Annah.” Family was everything. She adored, inspired, built up, prayed for, believed in and instilled deep values in her children and grandchildren. Annah dearly loved her grands, Phillip and Hannah. They were the joy of her life. There aren’t enough words to express the impact and influence she had on everyone. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill.
Brenda loved Christmas and the meaning behind it so much her home could be mistaken for a Christmas shop. If you stood still too long, you might end up with an ornament on you or you’d be helping her decorate. She loved having family get-togethers; cooking big meals, always making sure rice and gravy was a side; and celebrating birthdays, making the best pound cake and hot fudge cake. When you came to Brenda’s house, she wanted you to feel at home and would always try to feed you. Her other pastimes included watching movies, listening to music, thrift shopping, antiquing, motorcycle rides, going to the beach, and she was always ready to go anywhere, anytime.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Larry Angel, of the home; son, Jeremy Angel and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Phillip Angel and Hannah Angel all of Franklin; sister, Regina Bell and husband Jim; sister-in-law Carlene Hunnicutt and husband James; nieces Kimberly Bell Green and Angela Hunnicutt; nephew, Jon Eric Hunnicutt; aunt, Willa Mae Gregory; and many cousins.
As per her request, there will be no services; she said she “couldn’t be there.”
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Adult and Teen Challenge of the Smokies Men’s Center, P.O. Box 2157, Franklin, NC 28744 or the Hospice House Foundation of WNC, P.O. Box 815, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be left at maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.