Brenda Louise Woods-Smith (Macklin), daughter of the late Naomi E.

.. Spivey Homell and Robert H. Maclin, was born on May 6,1946 in

Baltimore, Maryland. She peacefully exchanged time for eternity on

January 26,2019, after a battle with illness. Brenda was educated in the

Baltimore City Public School system. She graduated from Frederick

Douglass Senior High School in 1964. Brenda accepted Christ at an

early age and was baptized at a church near her Clifton Ave. home. An

immaculate dresser and dreamer, Brenda pursued a career in the

modeling industry after graduation. She was a model at the Diana Kane

Modeling Company, and later became employed as a modeling

instructor; teaching others to pursue their dreams as well. In 1965 she

married her high school sweetheart William Woods.

Given Brenda's further aspirations, changed careers and began

working for Westinghouse until 1968. After her time there, she started

.. working for Sealand Shipping Services. As a result of Brenda's

willingness and dedication to succeed, she pursued an Associate's

Degree in Business Management. After rigorous efforts, balancing

home and work, she received her degree, and was promoted as an

Administrative Manager. During her employment at Sealand, Brenda

also received her a license in Real Estate in the State of Maryland.

Brenda retired from Sealand after 20 years of service receiving

numerous accolades.

Brenda was known for her charismatic, outgoing, and joyous

personality, which made hera unique individual with a loving passion to

advocate unselfishly for others who were in need of help. She spent

many years as a caregiver for her Aunt Dot, and served as the president

for family services at Future Care.

Brenda met the love of her life Waverly R. "Brother" Smith through his

sister and her good girlfriend, Lucy Johnson; later the two married.

Brenda loved Waverly and he loved her . You couldn't think of one

without the other- they were truly one. They coined the name "Brother .

& Brenda".

Brenda loved to entertain. She and Waverly often hosted all the family

social events and she was the life of every party. Brenda also loved

animals! Bubbles the dog was a well know part of the family for years

and was the face of the Smith family Christmas card.

Some of the most unforgettable memories her family has is of her

arriving to every family gathering, fashionably late, especially during

the holiday season with gifts for everyone. She had a special place in her

heart for everyone she loved. Brenda was a trendsetter and a trailblazer-

smart, witty, and full oflife and love. She was well respected and loved

by everyone she encountered

Brenda leaves to cherish her memory: Husband Waverly R. "Brother"

Smith Jr., Brother in law Daryl S. Smith (Pamela Smith); Sisters in law

Lucy L. "Sister" Davenport Johnson, Betty C. Cheeks (Willie Cheeks),

MaryAnn Fritz (Marvin Fritz); Daughter Miriam "Muffy" Smith,

Grandchildren KeyonaLowery, LaKisha Holly (Karl Holly Sr.), Brooke l

Elam, Malik Holmes. Kelly Holmes; Great Grandchildren Troy Scott [r, .

Nevaeh Holly and Karl Holly [r., close family members Ethelda Swann,

Akhenaton Ankh Unu-EI (Music), Phyllis Shipley, Kim Howell,

Reginald Howell, and a host of relatives, and friends.

Proceeding her in death are son Gregory R. Smith, Brothers in Law

Robert C. Smith, Sr, Wayne D. Smith, Sister in Law Ida P. Sykes, and

Aunt Dorthy Lee Brunson.