December 7, 1940 ~ July 31, 2026 (age 85)
Auburn, Alabama – Brenda Hasty Pelham, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Born on December 7, 1940, in Columbus, Georgia, and raised in Phenix City, Alabama, she was the cherished daughter of the late Homer and Mildred Hasty. In 1968, Brenda and her family moved to Auburn, Alabama, where she spent the rest of her adult life building a loving home, raising her family, and embedding herself deeply into the heart of the community.
Brenda dedicated her life to her family, her friends, and her neighbors. Known for her signature kindness, grace, and unwavering devotion to those she loved, she left a lasting, positive impact on everyone she met. She retired from Auburn University after years of dedicated service. Devout in her faith, she was a longtime member of Parkway Baptist Church and a treasured participant in the Agape Sunday School Class.
An unmatched sports enthusiast, Brenda possessed an unwavering dedication to local athletics. She fiercely supported Auburn High School and was a proud, lifelong season ticket holder for Auburn University athletics. Win or lose, Brenda could always be found cheering on her beloved Tigers—a passion that brought immense joy to her life and created countless cherished memories with fellow fans, friends, and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Mildred Hasty; her beloved husband, Bob Pelham; her daughter, Barbara Pelham Espy; her grandson, Russ Parten; and her brother, Charles Hasty.
Her beautiful memory will be kept alive by her surviving family, including her children, Steve Pelham of Auburn, and Karen (Tommy) Parten of Auburn; her sister, Cynthia Wilson of Covington, TN; her grandchildren, Courtney Pelham Maddox (Evan) of Elba, AL, Halley (Kenny) Kropa of Washington, D.C., Trey (Nicole) Espy of Cumming, GA, Matthew Parten of Birmingham, AL, and Jonathan Parten of Auburn; and her great-grandchildren, Collins and Sutton Espy, Ellis Kropa, and twins Emmeline and Otto Kropa.
The funeral service will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika, AL, with visitation an hour prior to the service. Brenda will be laid to rest at Town Creek Cemetery in Auburn.
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