Mrs. Brenda Roberts Whisnant, age 82, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Brenda was born October 15, 1942, in Johnson City, to the late Clarence E. & Siddie Tucker Roberts.
She retired from the City of Johnson City.
Brenda was a founding member of Nolichuckey Baptist Church and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She served her Savior by singing and playing the piano in church for nearly 70 years. Brenda served in many roles in church, but truly let her light shine by loving and serving others in all areas of her life. “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
Survivors include her husband, David Whisnant, Jonesborough; sons, Richard Murray (Penny), Jonesborough and William “Bill” Murray (Kristie), Johnson City; stepdaughter, Angela Gladden (Jamie), Jonesborough; grandchildren, Josh Murray (Meme), Morgan Wood (Aaron), Natalie Overy (Brett), Mallory Howell (Noah), Monica McSwain (Josh), Abigail Gladden, Molly Gladden, Noah Murray, and Bryan Gladden; 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Nolichuckey Baptist Church with Pastor Josh Murray and Pastor Joey Murdock officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday prior to the service. Graveside service will follow at Seviers Cemetery with Pastor Jamie Gladden officiating.
The pallbearers will be grandchildren, Noah Murray, Ollie Murray, Brett Overy, Noah Howell, Aaron Wood, and Joshua McSwain. The honorary pallbearers will be Terry Moffitt, Jeff Chandley, Lyle Forman and Richard Baucom.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gideons International, PO Box 3688, Johnson City, TN 37602.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
Praying for your family. You could certainly tell Nana was Christian and loved the Lord, I always enjoyed when she would give advice, and her excellent piano skills.
08/08/2025
Michael Stover
Some people have a profound impact on your life that you will never forget. Brenda Whisnant was such a person. When I became her pastor in my first church, she and David (Poppy) adopted our family. Poppy carried our crippled son on his shoulders at church, getting him out of the car for Becky Stover and making him feel special.
Brenda was my "church mother," who loved and cared for me at every turn. After working a full-time job all day and spending many evenings visiting in the community, I would stop by her home. She had (the best ever) bread pudding and coffee waiting for her pastor to provide some comfort.
Young pastors need love and encouragement, and she was the singular encourager in my first church. I will never forget her. I am confident her homecoming in glory was indescribable, and I know when it's my turn, she will be among the first to welcome me home, probably with her signature bread pudding.
08/08/2025
John and Adrianna Piascik
Praying for you all. If you need anything, we are here for you
Praying for your family during this time. I loved Brenda so very much. She was my Christian mentor, one of my dearest friends and I loved her dearly. I know she's rejoicing with Jesus on heaven's bright shore seeing the most beautiful place with a perfectly healed body.
08/07/2025
Mike & Amy Kuntz
Our thoughts and prayers are with yall. May God bless you and comfort you ❤️
Brenda was such a lovely person. Her singing and playing the piano was awesome. She loved her Lord dearly and her family. She is in God's presence now and completely healed. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family. ❤️
08/07/2025
Emmett & Virginia Rush
Pastor Rich, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill and your family. We only knew your Mom from the stories you related to, but know she was a wonderful Christ loving person. We will meet her one day. Love and prayers.
08/07/2025
Beverly Fender Marshall
Brenda could make a piano sing. She was beautiful inside and out. When I was a little girl I always noticed her smile. She was a loving caring person.
08/07/2025
Chuck and Gina Hammonds
Our prayers and condolences to the families of Brenda Roberts Whisnant . May the Lord comfort you in this time of grief, Bless you all
