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Brenda Arline McClease


Sunrise: April 13, 1958
Sunset: April 5, 2023

The Golden Gates were opened Wide,

A gentle voice said, “Come.”

And Angels from the Other Side,

Gently welcomed Brenda Home

During the early hours on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Mary Washington hospital Fredericksburg, Virginia, our beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and best friend Brenda Arlene McClease, reached the triumphant end of her earthly existence, and went home to be with the Lord.

On April 13, 1958, the late Stanford H. and Lelia Ann McClease were blessed with the birth of a set of triplets: Bruce, Brenda, and Barbara McClease. This was big news in Berkley and in many cities in the state of Virginia.

Brenda was given a Christian upbringing at St. Mark United Church of Christ in Berkley, Virginia.  Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Lake Taylor Senior High school and continued her studies at Norfolk State University for approximately 2 years before becoming one of the first Meter Monitors at the Norfolk Police Department.  She retired in 2004 after many successful and productive years.

She leaves to cherish her beloved son Deonte McClease , Lakisha McClease, daughter-in-law,  grandson Elijah McClease of Spotsylvania, Virginia; sisters and brothers: Deborah Lewis, Forney, Texas, Stanford Rickie McClease, Dearborn Michigan, Valarie Skinner, Norfolk, Virginia, Bruce E. McClease, Blythewood, South Carolina (triplet #1),  Barbara Hosch, Atlanta, Georgia (triplet #3), her maternal Aunt Louise Whitehurst and paternal Aunt Mattie Bryant, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Viewing Friday, April 14, 2023 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service COME IN PERSON OR WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel

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    Wilbert A McCoyJr says
    April 10, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    My condolences to Stanford and his family members

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      Gail Brown says
      April 13, 2023 at 9:34 am

      My Condolences goes out to the family. She was a beautiful sweet person. I will miss her dearly. Family stay strong and remember she right there in your heart. ❤️💓💕🙏🏿🙏🏿

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    Tynelle Morris says
    April 11, 2023 at 7:17 am

    My deepest condolences to Deonte’ and the entire family. May God bless and comfort all of you.

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      Valarie says
      April 12, 2023 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you cousin

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    Ricky Barden says
    April 11, 2023 at 8:06 am

    Sorry to hear about the passing of Brenda my deepest condolences to the family

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    Angie Carney says
    April 12, 2023 at 12:40 pm

    To The McClease Family,

    Our prayers and condolences are with you. I went to Lake Taylor with the McCleases. We were very close as my friend Karen Gaddy introduced us. One thing about those sisters that we called twins, They were always together. I love the family and always will.

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      Skinner Valarie says
      April 12, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      Connie, this is jello. Please call me at (757) 816-6970.

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        Bernard Lamb says
        April 20, 2023 at 6:37 pm

        Went to St.Mark with her she was like a big sister to me and my sisters, will miss her dearly

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    Larry Cooper says
    April 12, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I’m so sorry that the world, and your family, in particular, has lost such a bright light. Brenda was such a joy and pleasure to be around in school and growing up in the neighborhood. Many fond memories will remain forever in our hearts.

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    Kathy E. Brothers says
    April 13, 2023 at 11:11 am

    I am sorry to hear about Brenda’s passing. I remember the times we spend at Aunt Sarah and Uncle Cliff’s house on Middlesex Street. My deepest condolences to Brenda’s family.

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    William Parker says
    April 13, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    My condolences to the family we grew up together on Stafford St, I love Brenda when we were kids, I called her My girlfriend, praying for the family.

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    Anne Boone says
    April 13, 2023 at 4:23 pm

    Our Codolences to the Family.
    Growing up in St Mark in Berkley is my connection with this Family. Many Fond Memories….In the Spirit of Unity…from Berkley Historical Society….Anne Boone

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    Charlie Willis says
    April 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm

    My condolences to the family, I am so sorry for your loss, Brenda was a beautiful person. It’s hard losing a loved one please know your family has my heartfelt sympathy.

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    Ann Perry Cargans says
    April 13, 2023 at 6:34 pm

    Our Condolences for such a sweet girl. We had so much fun growing up in Ghent, she will truly be missed. God bless her Family and know To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord.

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      Pam Fields Spruill says
      April 15, 2023 at 3:14 am

      To the entire family… so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of spending time visiting and hanging out when we were young. While Valerie was my classmate, you were all like my family. Much love and prayers for your comfort and peace during this time. I thank God for the beautiful person He created in Brenda.

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    Glennis James says
    April 14, 2023 at 9:38 am

    So sorry to hear about Brenda’s passing. My condolences to Deonte, his family, and all of her brothers and sisters. God bless you!

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    Linda Lowery Holley says
    April 14, 2023 at 12:57 pm

    My condolences to the family I went to Lake Taylor with the McCleases. Brenda was such a beautiful person. My hearts and prayers goes out to the family.

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    Nancy Goode says
    April 14, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    I am sorry to hear about the loss of Brenda. My condolence to her family. I worked with Brenda on the Norfolk police department in traffic with Brenda for many years. And to Barbara when I saw you I always got you two mixed up with her.

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    Janice Overby says
    April 14, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Many prayers to the McClease
    family. God bless you all.

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    Sheryl Potter-Griggs says
    April 15, 2023 at 9:42 am

    Dear Valarie and Family, please accept my sincere condolences. I pray that you be strengthened, comforted, and that the peace of God covers you in the days ahead, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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    Rosalind Turner James says
    April 15, 2023 at 10:07 am

    To the family. I am so sorry for your lost. Brenda was a friend that I played with when I was young, her and Barbara that I use to call the twins. The family is good people that I grew to know growing up in Berkley. My heart and prayers go out to the Family. Amen.

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    Denise Williams says
    April 15, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Sending my deepest condolences 🙏 to you Valerie and your family. I remember your sister back in our city of Norfolk days. Such a sweet beautiful lady. May God be with all of you during these difficult times.

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    Scott Phillips III says
    April 15, 2023 at 3:55 pm

    I send my love and condolences for the loss of her physical presence. Allowing room for the blessings of her spiritual presence and protection as she gains her wings to stand in the glory of God’s army. She now has the freedom to guard all her loved ones. With the love she gave all she knew and the blessings she gave just being herself is amazing. Know she will always be with you no matter what forever and always.

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    Cecily Clark says
    April 15, 2023 at 5:10 pm

    My deepest condolences to Deonte’ and Elijah. Your mom was a bright light and she will continue to live on through your memories.

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    Sharon Majette - Clark says
    April 17, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about my high school and college friend. I am just now hearing about the lost of such a great friend. I remember the time she and Barbara had me pulling out a sleep sofa that was NOT a sleep sofa. My condolences to you all especially to Bruce Barbara and Jell-O. I send my love and prayers to you all and I am so sorry that I missed the homegoing services.
    Love Sharon

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    Kim Whitmore Wilson says
    April 18, 2023 at 9:36 am

    My condolences to the family, sending lots of love and strength to overcome this challenging time. I remember the good times in school that we had, and loving her good spirit.

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