Brenda Slay

September 28, 1947 - February 4, 2022

Brenda Elaine Blakeney Slay, 74, of Crystal Springs, MS, passed away on February 4, 2022 in her sleep at home. Services will be Saturday, February 12, 2022 at First Baptist Church Crystal Springs, MS, visitation will be at 10:00am. The memorial service will begin at 11:00am. Brenda was born on September 28, 1947 to Thomas Evon “Doc” Blakeney and Myrtle Catherine Blakeney in Hazlehurst. Brenda graduated from Hazlehurst High School in 1965. Brenda worked as a bookkeeper throughout her working career. She worked for Anderson Clayton, Bunge and her last job was deputy clerk for the City of Hazlehurst, MS. Brenda was predeceased by her spouse Von Slay, her parents Thomas Evon “Doc” Blakeney, Myrtle Norman Blakeney, and her sister Carolyn Blakeney Harbour. Brenda is survived by her son James B. (Trey) Chapman, III, daughter-in-law Jeanie Carol Chapman of Gallman; her daughter Melanie Ann Byrd and son-in-law Stephen Byrd of Hazlehurst; step-son Bob Slay of Terry, MS; and her grandchildren, Bryce Chapman and wife Kara Clark Chapman; Blakeney Byrd and fiancée Weston Burney; and Preston Chapman; Bradley Morris and wife Raegan; Robbie Slay; Travis Slay and wife Katie; and her five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Nancy Jo Smith and husband Gary of Baton Rouge, LA; brother-in-law Jimmy Slay of Crystal Springs, MS; sister in laws Debbie Nance of Hazlehurst, MS, Ann Weeks and Jo Slay of Wesson, MS, and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of special friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105