Brenda Louise Wills, 63 of La Plata, Maryland.

Life Story

Brenda Louise Wills was born April 13,1958 in Newburg, Maryland, to June Elizabeth and James "Sonny" Nathaniel Wills. Brenda was educated through the Charles County Public School System and graduated from LaPlata High School in 1976.  She also attended classes at Charles County Community College.

Brenda was eager to earn her own money and like many teenagers she started working her first job at Roy Rogers Restaurant in LaPlata, Maryland. She began her career at The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), in the Data Processing Department, and retired in March 2013 after 32 years of service.

While at UDC Brenda relocated from LaPlata, MD to Washington DC. Brenda's love for books, learning and technology advancements, she continued her education by taking several Computer Science related class courses.

Brenda was very instrumental in the lives of her immediate family, they meant more to her than anything else in the world. She was a devoted, and loving daughter and caretaker to both her parents and brother Timothy, unconditionally. When her mother became ill a few years ago, Brenda never left her side, making sure she received proper treatment, love, support, and encouragement.

Brenda was quiet and soft spoken.  She enjoyed being part of and attending family gatherings especially around the holidays. She loved books, reading, watching TV sitcoms, learning about the new advancements in computer technology and online shopping, especially her favorite, QVC.

Brenda peacefully transitioned, becoming one of our beloved Ancestors on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Holy Cross Hospital, joining her devoted father, James "Sonny" Wills, grandparents, Earlean and William Wills and great-grandparents, Pearl and James Prout.

Family members left to cherish fond memories of Brenda are her loving mother, June Wills; brother, Timothy Wills; aunt, Bertha Lee, great-aunt, Shirley P. Brown, godson, Troy Barnes and her cousin like a sister Elvina "Vine" Barnes.  She also leaves to cherish a host of family and friends. Brenda will truly be missed and will always be in our Hearts.

Viewing, 9:00 a.m.; Service, 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.  Interment, Heritage Memorial Cemetery, Waldorf, Maryland.

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