Brenda Kay Ayers, age 75, of Fenton, formerly of Ionia, passed away Mar 5, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11 am Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton. Pastor Jayson Combs officiating. Visitation will be 10 am until the time of service Saturday. Interment will be 2 pm Saturday at Balcom Cemetery in Ionia. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Brenda was born Dec 13, 1943 in Ionia, the daughter of Paul Lamont and Pauline Marie (Kammers) Harwood. She married David L Ayers in Ionia on Apr 23, 1966. Brenda graduated from Ionia High School and attended Central Michigan University. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, and working Jigsaw and Crossword Puzzles. Shew as also an avid reader. Most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family! Surviving are: her husband of 52 years, David; daughters, Amy (Greg) Granger and Brandy (James) Waite; grandchildren, Courtany, Bradley, Chase, Stephanie, Allison, Celia, Ryan (Jodi); great grandchildren, Hailey, Cali, Joslynn, Sarah, and Isabella; sister, Tracie (Roger) Stobert; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, great granddaughter, Cassondra; and great grandson, Zane.