Brenda Joyce Tustison

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Rosary
St Theresa's Catholic Church
Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR  72209
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
9:00 A.M.


Funeral Mass
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
6311 Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR  72209
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Forest Hills Memorial Park
10200 Hwy 5
Alexander, AR  72002

Brenda Joyce Tustison

of Mabelvale, AR

April 20, 1951 - June 30, 2022

Brenda Joyce Tustison, 71, of Mabelvale, AR passed away on June 30, 2022. She was born on April 20, 1951 in Little Rock, AR to the late Richard and Elizabeth Hendricks. Brenda graduated with honors from McClellan High School in 1969.

Brenda retired from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) after 23 years of employment. She was a wife to her beloved husband, Stephen for 52 years, a loving mother and grandmother. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Jonathan, family and close friends. She was a true friend to everyone she knew.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Tustison; daughter-in-law, Amy Tustison; mother-in-law, Ethel Maxine Tustison; father-in-law, Stephen Tustison Sr.; brother-in-law, Richard Tustison and brother-in-law, Phillip Tustison.

Survivors include husband, Stephen Tustison Jr.; daughter, Stephanie Purvis (Shara); grandson, Jonathan Purvis; son-in-law, Joseph Purvis; sister, Evelyn Smith (Steven); brother, Richard Hendricks; brother, Alan Hendricks; brother-in-law, Joseph Tustison (Virginia); sister-in-law, Barbara Alexander and several nieces and nephews.

Please join us for services at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 20, 2022. Rosary will begin at 9:00 am and the Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 am.
Interment service will be privately held after mass at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas.

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16 Condolence(s)
Helen Denniston
Sherwood, AR
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Thursday, July 21, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Benda's passing. I worked with her at NRCS and she was always so helpful and sweet. My prayers are with your family.

Andrea J Maloney
Longview, TX
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

When I think of Brenda I have to smile, because we laughed our way through a couple of years of high school. She was intelligent, thoughtful, kind, funny. I treasure having been her friend and I pray that God will bless you with happy memories, Steve, Stephanie and family until you see her again.

Beverly Rice
Malvern, AR
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Saturday, July 16, 2022

So sorry for your loss,Praying for the family.

Darla Rose
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, July 16, 2022

Mr. Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hate I never got to meet Mrs. Brenda. I will keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers. God bless, Darla

Steven Smith
North Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Were going to miss Brenda, her wonderful sense of humor and joy of life, despite all the hardships she endured.

Wanda Jean Mattingly
Mabelvale, AR
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. She was always very sweet and caring. Our prayers are with you.

Tracy Valenzuela
Hurst, TX
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Stevie and Stephanie, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I'll be reciting the rosary for Brenda on Tuesday morning from my home.

Stephanie Smith
Calhoun, GA
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Keeping you in my thoughts Stephanie and family.

Pam
Mabelvale, AR
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with all the family & friends. Brenda was a very sweet lady. She will be missed.

Lisa Easter
Sheridan, AR
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Dear Stephanie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Please don’t hesitate to call as needs arise.

We love you-The Easter Family

Jon Haslauer
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Rest in peace Brenda.

Love, Big Jon

Donna Peterson
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Dear Stephen and family, I enjoyed knowing Brenda for many years. I am sorry her journey in this realm has ended for I know how much she will be missed. Much love, Donna

Linda Aldridge
Bardstown, KY
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Brenda was an amazing person and dear friend. She made work so much more fun and our Christmas parties together were the best! I have such wonderful and fond memories of her. I am so sorry for your loss and I know she will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers for all the family.

Connie kyle
Baton rouge, LA
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Stevie so sorry for your loss . Mine and Dan’s prayers are with you and your family. My God give you strength during this difficult time.

Terri Green
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Brenda was a very sweet and beautiful lady. Sending prayers and hugs!

Sandy and Dickie Vosburg
Mabelvale, AR
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Sorry for your loss, I will miss Brenda and have many good memories to treasure of time together. Sandy V.