Brenda Gail Napier

Brenda Gail (Jackson) Napier, 67, wife of Dennis Ray Napier, of Staunton, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, peacefully at home with family by her side.

She was born February 12, 1953, in Staunton, a daughter of Helen (Varner) Jackson McLear and the late Fred Jackson.

Prior to retirement, Mrs. Napier was employed by Unify followed by Augusta Health.

She was an avid gardener and loved animals. Brenda had a wonderful sense of humor that was only surpassed by her coconut cake on the holidays. She never missed a beat and could always light up a room with her witt and a smile. You can count on it if you stopped by the pool in July, you were sure to hear Dolly Parton’s “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”.

In addition to her husband of 49 years, family members include a daughter, Dana Bailey of Knoxville, Tennessee; two granddaughters, Emma and Ella; a son, Christopher Napier-Riden of Dallas, Texas; her mother, Helen McLear of Staunton; a brother, Jerry Jackson of Staunton; a sister, Debbie McGann of Stuarts Draft; a step-sister, Melisia Stacy of Greenville; and Minnie and Max.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Jackson and step-father, Paul McLear.

Friends may visit Henry Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020, with a limit of 10 people at a time due to the guidelines set by the state due to COVID-19.

A private graveside service will be conducted at Thornrose Cemetery by the Rev. Russell Heinrich with immediate family only.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Shenandoah, c/o Augusta Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net .