Mrs. Brenda Faye Townley Rawls, age 77, of Winfield passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Northwest Regional Health Center. Brenda was born in Winfield, Alabama on January 3, 1947 to the late Lelon and Alma Faye Whitehead Townley where she was oldest of four children. Brenda attended Concord Elementary School for her early education. Upon transfer to Winfield her aptitude for learning was demonstrated when she was quickly presented with the privilege of being promoted a grade. As a result, she was a 1964 graduate of Winfield High School at the age of 17. Her diligence and perseverance were also on display as she completed her entire school years with perfect attendance. Brenda was retired but her working life included jobs with Health Tex, State Bank & Trust, her brother Rick’s convenience stores, and Dale Hubbert Accounting. She managed those different careers all while maintaining a household and being actively involved in the lives of her family. She was tireless in that pursuit and her life was a true testament to the wife and mother of Proverbs 31.As a Christian who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Brenda served actively in several churches throughout her life including Rock City Church of God, Winfield Church of God, New Life Fellowship, Shepherd’s Field Church and finally in Faith Church until her health deteriorated and she was no longer able to attend. Brenda’s life passion was serving The Lord through service to others. Whether it was through Ladies’ Ministries, Prayer Teams, her directorship of the Ladies’ Life House of New Life Fellowship or the everyday one-on-one relationships she built throughout her life, Brenda continually gave through her time, talents, treasures, and tears.
Brenda is survived by her son - Wade (Denise) Rawls; two brothers - Rick Townley and Hubert (Deborah) Townley; three Granddaughters - Tia (Jeff) Bearden, Brittany (Justin) Lockridge and Taren Holt; Grandson – Dylan Holt; Great Granddaughter – Alison Bearden; seven Nephews – Jeremy (Chrissy) Townley, Adam Townley, Lee Townley, Michael Shane Townley, Christopher Townley, Nicholas Townley and Tommy (Angie) Meharg; one Niece – Amanda (Ricky) Tidwell; Great Nephew - Lahndon Townley and Great Niece - Olivia Townley.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Rawls; her son, Todd Rawls; her sister, Lenda Townley; and her sister-in-law Dulene Townley.
Funeral services for Brenda will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Liberty Cemetery near Rock City. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.
Bowen Funeral Home serving the Rawls family.
