Brenda Runion Burrows

Brenda Runion Burrows, 79, of 189 O’Donald Rd., passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at her home after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Lester Scott Runion and Clara Davis Runion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband and father of her son, Coach Bill Burrows; aunts, Velma Davis (Sissie) and Argylle Wooley; niece, Nancy Hensley; and her beloved cat of 18 years, “Pumpkin.”

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Brooks Burrows; grandson, Calvin Burrows; friend, Teresa Robinson and family, who thought of her as a member of their family; aunt, Jody Anderson; and various other nieces, nephews and family.

Brenda was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She retired from UNCA in the Athletic Department, where she had many friends.

Brenda loved reading, shopping, Christmas Hallmark movies, and her family.

The family wishes to thank caregivers, Aleshia Byrd, Kim Rice, Alicia Burchfield, Shirley Lumston and therapy dog “Charlie,” for their loving care. Also special thanks to friend Amy Wisor, the West Buncombe EMS, and CarePartners Hospice nurses.

Monetary donations in Brenda’s name may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church or to the Asheville Humane Society.

Brenda was a very special person who will truly be missed.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, September 1st at 2:00 p.m. at Dix Creek Chapel Cemetery, 50 Dix Creek Chapel Rd., Asheville, NC 28806. The Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen will officiate.