Brenda Denise Covington

Brenda Denise Covington, 70, a long-time resident of

Durham was born on February 27, 1954 to both the late Parker

Jackson Covington, and Frances Leach Covington in Baltimore

Maryland. She was a graduate of Hillside High, and worked many

years at IBM in Research Triangle Park, before retiring early to

care for her elderly mother. Brenda was a sweet, loving,

compassionate mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and

friend; who lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures like

cooking, volunteering in the community, solving difficult cross-

word puzzles, dancing, and taking care of her loved ones.

She will definitely be remembered for her infectious laugh, fiery

spirit, big heart, and being a straight shooter for telling you just

like it was! Brenda was preceded in death by her brother –Parker

Covington Jr., 3 sisters: Agnes Chestnut, Pearline Freeman, and

Elizabeth Jacob of Baltimore Maryland. Brenda leaves to cherish

her memories, Catrina Covington, Brenda and Shatara Pettiford

of Durham, N.C. 3 brothers Charles (Carol) Covington, Hector

(Tonia) Covington of Durham N.C. Randolf (Sharon) Covington

of Virginia, 3 sisters, Parkette and Joyce Covington, Frances (Loyd)

Pettiford of Durham N.C. 13 grandchildren (Dee, Rick, Hog,

Maica, Rain, Jio, Neka, Shay, Butter, Shamaya, Tez, Mikey, and

Amya.), 11 great grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles,

nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.