Brenda Kay Wenning's Obituary
LAKELAND, FL - Brenda Kay Wenning, 59, passed away at Lakeland Regional Medical Center on Monday, September 26, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that loved her.
Brenda was born in Tampa, Florida on February 18, 1957, the daughter of the late Teresa Sheeky (Bliss) and William Earl Smith.
Brenda has spent her life dedicated to her husband and children. Together they raised 6 children. After working over 25 years as an office manager, she retired and Larry & Brenda decided to open their home and adopted 6 more children. Her generosity and caring nature stretched beyond her family and touched many lives.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Larry Wenning of Lakeland, FL; children Jason(Nicole) Wenning, Kevin(Doug) Williams, Kristina(Jason) Buhl, Kelly Newton, Kyle Wenning, Baliee Wenning, Seth Wenning, Marilynn Wenning, Jennifer Wenning, Ariana Wenning, and Zack Wenning; grandchildren Denzel Mack, Dorrien Mack, Donavin Mack, Daylin Newton, Kendell Buhl, Myrakel Buhl, Conner Wenning, Elayna Wenning, Lukas Wenning, Brielle Wenning, and Ian Lyle; sisters Terri (Sergio) Delgado, Tina (Robert) McCarthy, Alich (Wayne) Griffin; and many cousins, neices, nephews, and a host of long time friends.
She was predeceased by her father Robert Bliss, daughter Melinda Wenning, grandson Versace Buhl, granddaughter Alexis Wenning and her brothers Christopher Smith and Frank Smith.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Brenda on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:00 am at Victory Church in Lakeland, FL.
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