Born in Pocahontas, Va., to Clarence Cicero and Hannah Cox Haga. Brenda graduated from Pocahontas High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Radford University. She moved to King George, Va., in 1966 to begin her career as a Home Economics teacher with King George County Schools. Brenda retired after 27 years of dedicated service and was honored with the Who’s Who of America’s Teachers Award for the 2003-2004 school year.

Brenda was an active member of the King George Women’s Club, the King George Ruritan Club, and the King George Quilting Bees.

She is survived by her two sons, Aubrey S. Mitchell, Jr. (Robin) and Clarence Stephen Mitchell (Allie); her granddaughter, Norah Mitchell; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her aunt Marie Cox, and her husband, Aubrey S. Mitchell of more than 58 years.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Storke Funeral Home in King George, VA. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Ephesus Christian Church, Foneswood, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ephesus Christian Church, 13850 Newland Rd., Foneswood, VA 22572.