Minister Brenda was one of the original 23 members of New Light Christian Center Church under the dynamic leadership of her baby brother and Sr. Pastor, Bishop I.V. Hilliard. She was a powerful prayer warrior, committed to her church and career calling as a Prayer Minister on staff at New Light until her transition. She took pride in ministering and serving the people of God and as a result many became like family to her.
Minister Brenda was a dedicated mother and loving sister who enjoyed fishing, road trips, shopping and cooking for others. She is survived by her daughter Venecia Mitchell Bailey and her son in love, Kevin Bailey; her grandchildren, Kevin DWayne Bailey, Kevin Micheal Bailey and Kyle Bailey. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Gladys and Theodore Roosevelt Hilliard, Sr. and eldest brother, Theodore Roosevelt Hilliard, Jr. She is also being remembered by her loving nieces/nephew, Pastor Tina Hilliard-Egans (Pastor Terry Egans), Dr. Irishea Hilliard and Pastor Preashea Hilliard; along with a host of extended family and friends.
The home going service and celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12:00 Noon, with public viewing from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon at New Light Christian Center Church North, 1535 Greensmark Drive, Houston, TX 77067
Floral arrangements and/or acknowledgements may be sent to Troy B. Smith Professional Services, 9013 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77051 (713.734.8769); or directly to New Light Church, 1535 Greensmark Drive, Houston, TX 77067 (281.875.4448).