Brenda Sikes Gurganus
August 25, 1969 ~ May 15, 2014
NASHVILLE - On May 15, 2014, Brenda Sikes Gurganus was welcomed in the arms of her Lord and Savior after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Nash County on August 25, 1969, she was the daughter of Lois Joyner Sikes of Rocky Mount and the late Chester Sikes.
Dedicated to her faith in God and her church, Brenda was an active member of Church on the Rise where she served diligently as the Childrens Director for the Nashville campus. Throughout her sickness, she continued to thank God daily for the blessings in her life. Brenda cherished being a wife to Robbie and a mother to her three boys. She was a longtime employee of Williams Foods of Rocky Mount. Her contagious smile, humble spirit and loving personality will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Along with her mother Lois, she leaves behind her husband, Robbie Gurganus; sons, Parker Helms, Blake Helms and Christian Gurganus; sisters, Teresa Sikes Morris and husband Tim of Elm City and Phyllis Sikes Warrick and husband Herman of Rocky Mount; brothers, Tim Sikes and wife Jan and Phillip Sikes and wife Allison, both of Rocky Mount; and many special nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her father and mother-in-law, Ed and Janet Gurganus of Rocky Mount; and her brother-in-law, Richard Gurganus and wife Lisa of Rocky Mount.
A Going Home service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Church on the Rise, Rocky Mount with Pastor Richard Gurganus and Dr. Wendy Minton Edwards officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00pm prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Church on the Rise Go Kids Ministry, 3520 Bishop Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
The family would like to thank the outpouring of love and support shown during this difficult time. We are thankful for Gods precious gift of friendship, the joy of salvation and the peace of eternal life.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
RISE Church - Rocky Mount Campus
3520 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 5/17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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RISE Church - Rocky Mount Campus
3520 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 5/17, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Brenda was a sweet and kind Lady. She always brought a smile to our face each time she visited our shop! Praying her family and that they will find the peace that passes all understanding through Jesus.
To Ms. Lois and Gurganus Family I was so sorry to hear about Brenda’s passing. I did not know that she had been sick. I first met Brenda and her family when we moved next door to them while my son Mike was in high school with her. Brenda always had a sweet smile on her face and she will be missed. We will continue to pray for all of you. Love you, Margie Bishop and Family.
Another of my Rocky Mount, (Southside) family member left this place today for her rewards in a better everlasting home in Heaven. Free of pain and sorrow is she now for she was healed today. I prayed this morning for her to have a good day. I was in shock and saddended when I first heard of Brenda’s passing, then I thought, she did have a good day after all. To all her immediate family members that I have known for a long long time, (Mrs. Sikes, Tim, Teresa, Phillip & Phyllis and also to her husband and boys) I want you to know ya’ll are in my thoughts and prayers and you have my deepest sympathy. Love, Lynda Atwell Marlowe
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You have our sympathy and thoughts. We are sorry for your loss.
Dear Gurganus & Sikes Families, We are so very sorry for your loss. May God’s peace and comfort be ever so close. Brenda is now in the loving arms of Jesus where there is no more pain and suffering. In our prayers, Doug,Lisa,Rachel,& Emma Cotton
Brenda was such a kind -hearted, fun-loving person. I remember how close she was to her family and how much she loved you all. I’m deeply saddened by her passing. Prayers are with family and friends.
I will miss my sweet friend deeply but I’m so glad to know you are pain free and with the King. I wanted you to stay but for reasons we do not know it wasn’t the plan. I look forward to the day I will see you again. To Robbie and the family I love you and will be praying that you have peace through this.
To Robbie, Parker, Blake, Christian, Tee-Tee and Tim and to Ma-Ma Lois. To all of your families. I learned of the death of my special friend and sister Brenda earlier today. My heart is drenched in sorrow and I mourn with you. Brenda was my Mary-Kay consultant, T-Ball mom partner and friend. My fondest memory of her is when each time she would come into the main office at Edwards Middle School, she would be smacking on her chewing gum, stand in front of me and say Hey Girl. She would tell Christian, Go give Aunt Felicia a hug. She would often bring donuts and other things. She was such a giving and loving mother, and individual. I KNOW she is will the angelic host and the Lord has welcomed her home. I’m struggling right now asking the Lord, why Why now Please keep me in your prayers as well as I learn to accept this pain and huge loss of such a precious jewel. Family stay strong for each other and lean on each other and continue to love each other. That’s what Brenda would want. I love you all and be encouraged. Brenda, I’ll meet you on the field in Heaven, bases loaded. Love Felicia
What a sweet and Godly person. I have so many fond memories and will always cherish the friendship we developed over 22 years ago. Praying for my good friend Robbie for comfort and peace. God bless Robbie and the boys and Brenda’s Family.
I first met Brenda when Parker and my daughter, Bethany were getting their senior portraits taken at RMHS. We were adjusting collars, fixing hair, and making sure that the pics looked just right. Our children accually had it all together. We were there because we couldn’t believe that our children were graduating -) Brenda was so kind to tell me how beautiful Bethany was. She always had a kind word and a smile to follow. We parted ways that day. I soon found out that she attended the same church as I. We enjoyed worshipping together. She was wonderful with bringing her beautiful talent of decorating to the tables when the church had ladies’ meetings. Brenda will be greatly missed. Heaven received a beautiful soul today. In loving memory~Dawn Hamilton
My sweet, beautiful Brenda, my heart is broken. I will miss you so much. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend and always making me smile. I love you. Kimberley Ambrose
Truly one of the sweetest women I have ever known. Love and prayers to Brenda’s family.
I was happy every time Christian’s mommy came to visit with me when he was in kindergarten not too long ago. What a gorgeous smile and a positive attitude. You will be missed here on earth, but let’s be real. You fought the fight and you won . . . You are with your Savior right now! Love and peace to all the family and friends of such a special lady!!! Mrs. Celia at EBC Preschool & Kindergarten
brenda was one of my very first childhood friends… we met roller skating at sports world.. we used to love to roller skate… Brenda would even skate to our house over near Edwards Jr High School… we would go to the local game room and play video games together… brenda was an honest joy to be around at all times… as life has its way of dividing friends through gaining adult obligations we grew apart as a lot of friends do, but we were always friends.. I spoke to Brenda several Sunday mornings at the knw where she ate with her family quite often and had no clue she was sick… may God bless her and her children and her husband
Brenda was always such a patch of sunshine. She was such a wonderfully sweet person. May God Bless your family with peace that passes understanding, joy from on high and Love that transcends all. This morning, our 4th grandchild was born so our emotions are so conflicted today. They are reconciled by the fact that God is surely in control and HE knows what’s best for us. We may never know in this world how HE is working but one day, we will see. Till then, I will trust in His goodness. Love to the family.
Thoughts and Prayers for your family during this time of loss. Although the loss is a sad one there is surely a celebration in heaven for the life she led.
To the Sikes Family, I am so sorry to hear about Brenda’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this sad and difficult time. I know God’s grace is sufficient and will help you get through each day – one day at a time. Please find comfort in knowing that she has now seen Jesus and has been healed. Cherish the sweet memories you have of her and know in your heart you will see her again one day and spend eternity together. Much Love, Vickie Faircloth Lawson Proverbs 35-6
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Heaven has gained a beautiful angel! Miss Cheryl and family
Our love, prayers, and deep sympathy to all who, like us, loved Brenda so much.
So sad! She was a wonderful person with a wonderful family.
My sincere condolence to the Gurganus family for your loss. Even though I don’t know Brenda personally, I know that she will be truly missed. I enjoy sharing the Bible message about the end of death, and the hope for our dead loved ones. Jehovah God promises can bring us comfort and hope-2 Cor. 13,4! Regarding the end of death, the scripture at Isa. 258 helps us to appreciate that Jehovah will swallow up death, and he will wipe the tears from our faces! What a wonderful time it will be, when death and tears of sorrow will be done away with! As far as the hope for our dead loved ones is concerned, Jesus helps us to appreciate that we can be reunited with our dead loved ones. He demonstrated this when his close friend Lazurus died. With the help of his father Jehovah, Jesus resurrected Lazurs as readily as we might awaken a loved one from sleep, and you can just imagine how Lazurus sisters and family must have felt! No doubt they were ecstatic~John 111144! No wonder Jesus had confidence in the Resurrection hope at John 528, 29! We to can have confidence in that hope, because God doesn’t lie, and he will accomplish whatever he says-Titus 12! Please feel free to email me at [emailprotected] if you have questions. May your family be comforted!
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Robbie I am sorry that I was unable to attend the services today but I do want to offer my sincere sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow. The good thing to remember is that she is probably a lot better off than we are. She is in the presence of God in heaven and she isn’t suffering any longer. We are the ones left behind to face this tough world everyday. I know that it’s hard now but we should be celebrating for her. I will keep you in my prayers. In Brotherly love; Tim Strange
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is certainly one of the most difficult things to deal with. Please take comfort from the scripture at Acts 2415 which says that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteous. Jehovah God will bring those back to life and we may all enjoy seeing our loved one again. Although Brenda may not be with you right now there will be a time when you will see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We pray that God will give you and your family strength and courage in your time of bereavement. God Bless, Les & Pam Small
Ed and Janet. I am sorry to hear of your daughter-in laws death, Please know and your family are in my daily prayers. Teddy Bulluck Wimberley
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Brenda was a beautiful young lady inside and out. She was always caring about others. We loved her so much and will never forget her visits in my home and her uplifting spirit.
I know Brenda from High school, and never had the pleasure of getting to know her husband and family personally, but from the dealings I had with Brenda at school, I know she came from a loving home , because her kindness towards me being the new kid in school when no one else would even speak to me was immeasurable! I will never forget that. Robbie, I will be in prayer for you and your family that God give you strength, and the Holy Spirit wrap you in Her loving arms of protection, and Jesus pass His understanding to you as you transition into your new path. God Bless each and every one of you. David L. Gibson
In the time of grief, over the loss of a loved one, our heart is breaking, & we just dont know what o do. Throw your burdens on Jehovah, & he will sustain you. (Ps. 55 22) Jehovah is near to those who are broken hearted, & those who are crushed in spirit, he saves. (Ps. 34 18)
Well it’s been a year my friend and you’re on my mind !! I can’t believe you’re gone although I know you’re in a much better place ! I miss you!! I keep thinkng about you singing cinnamon rolls when I used to come spend the night with you and even years later we always brought up those memories and could still laugh about that high pitch opry sounding voice saying cinnamon rolls !!! We had lots of laughs growing up together !! I miss you !