"Tara and family, I worked with you and Brenda at Motorola and I just keep thinking "When we all get together in Heaven What a wonder day that will be" Love and prayers to you for always."
In loving memory of
Brenda Jean Alderson-Davey
January 10, 1953 - June 4, 2019
Brenda Jean Alderson-Davey, 66, of Crawfordsville, Iowa, formerly of New London, Iowa, died at 12:25 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
Born January 10, 1953 in Hannibal, Missouri, she was the daughter of Harold Eugene "Squirt" and Ruth Elizabeth (Lessenger) Cole. She married Michael Thomas Alderson on March 11, 1972 in New London. He died October 6, 1997. She married Craig William Davey November 20, 2003 in Crawfordsville.
Brenda was a 1971 graduate of New London High School. She retired from Motorola Co. in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and worked part-time at the Crawfordsville Veterinary Clinic.
She was of the Methodist faith.
She volunteered as an Emergency Medical Responder and was involved in many community benefits. She enjoyed making candy and helping at the Crawfordsville United Methodist Church. Brenda knew no stranger. "Nana's" passion was her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Craig W. Davey of Crawfordsville, Iowa; two daughters, Kristen (Mike) Needham of Melbourne, Iowa and Tara (Matt) Willman of Davenport, Iowa; two step-children, Emily Davey of Crawfordsville, Iowa and Kristopher Davey of Hiawatha, Iowa; four grandchildren, Cole, Emma, Kylee, and Tyler; one brother, Tom (Jeanne) Cole of Jamison, Pennsylvania; nephew, Nic and two nieces, Allie and Bailee.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Michael; brother, Jimmy Cole and her step-mother, Dorothy Cole.
The funeral service for Mrs. Alderson-Davey will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at Elliott Chapel. Pastor Rod Cooper will officiate. Interment will be in Burge Cemetery, New London, Iowa. Visitation will be 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9th at Elliott Chapel where the family will receive friends.
Memorials have been established for the Great River Hospice House and Crawfordsville Emergency Responders Fund.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Holly Christe- Mills"
"I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. BarBara Jay"
"So sorry for your loss. God is the God of all comfort and may he comfort those who are left behind with the comfort of the Holy Spirit. "
"Your mom was a blessing in alot of lives. So sorry to hear about this .love you girls"
"She was a great lady! I am thinking of you!"
"So sorry for your loss. Brenda was one heck of a fighter. Thinking and sending prayers for you all. "
"To my dear sweet cousin. You may have left us temporarily, but we will meet again. You have taken flight on the wings of angels and carried to the clouds to watch over us for the rest of our lives. I know you were greeted at the gates by your mom, your dad, your brother, grandparents and others. Rest in peace my dear cousin. "