Brenda Burnett Brace, 67 of Vacaville, passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 4th, after a short illness.
Brenda was born in Vacaville to Clarence and Wilma Burnett. She was raised with her 3 older brothers in Vacaville and graduated from Vacaville HS in 1975. She married the love of her life Fred Brace in 1986 and they lived in Arbuckle for 35 years where she worked for the Pierce Unified School District. Brenda could talk to anyone, making friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed gambling at Colusa Casino and she recently traveled to Europe with her brother and sister in law. Holiday dinners were always special. There was nothing she enjoyed more than laughing and spending time with family.
Brenda is survived by her son Jimmy Gabel (Sondra), step son Doug Brace (Michelle), step daughter Lisa Motes (Jarett), grandson Brice Gabel, granddaughter Zaida Gabel, granddaughter Taylor Smith, brother Ron Humphrey (Mary), and many nieces and nephews, and friends. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband Fred Brace, her parents Smiley and Wilma Burnett and her 2 brothers Robbie Humphrey and Richard Humphrey. God speed, Brenda, may you fly with the angels and find peace in the Lord.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Jan.10th at 9:30am at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716