Brenda Joyce Hite, Tipton, died early Tuesday morning March 24, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.
She was born March 9, 1950 in Tipton, daughter of the late John E. and Mabel Ruth (Spencer) Cherry.
On Aug. 16, 1969, she married Terry Leroy Hite at Fairview Baptist Church, Altoona, having just celebrated 50 years of marriage with family and friends.
Surviving are her husband; three children, Terry Leroy, Jr. and Brandi Joyce Bonsell both of Tipton, Victoria Lynn Hite of Harrisburg; five grandchildren, Typhani, Moriah, Luke and Marc Hite and Devlyn Bonsell; three siblings, Eleanor VanDevander and Ralph Cherry both of Tipton and Faye Price of Tyrone; a brother in law, Jeff; two sisters in law, Tamara and Rhonda; and many nephews and nieces.
Brenda touched the lives of many while working at a variety of jobs including Long’s Dairy, Tyrone, Big Yank, Murata Erie, and she especially loved working with the public at Everything Natural Under the Sun, Altoona.
She enjoyed watching hummingbirds, crocheting, making beaded Christmas ornaments, and cooking meals. She especially enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and taking care of others.
A service to celebrate Brenda's life will be held at 3pm, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. Friends will be received from 2pm until the 3pm service on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the funeral home, Pastor Jeff Hite officiating.