Brenda Gay Elliott McHann entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in New York after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Brenda was born in Texas on March 3, 1950, to Dale La Rue Graves and John Graves. She grew up in Mississippi, graduating from Newton High School and later earning an associate degree from Meridian Community College. She worked as a dental hygienist until her retirement.

She was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and loving grandmother. She was known lovingly as “Mimi" to her granddaughters, Collins and Rielle, a role she cherished deeply. She was very loving of her family and friends.

Brenda was proceeded in death by her parents, Dale and John Graves.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bob McHann; sons, Doug Dearing and Danny Dearing; daughter, Nikki Harrison; granddaughters, Collins and Rielle; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Ed McGraw, along with her extended family, her stepdaughter, Rhonda McHann Neal and stepson, Jason McHann; and special sister in-law, Pat Tyus.

Brenda and Bob were active members of Northcrest Baptist Church of Meridian.

Brenda had a deep love for travel. She and Bob shared an adventurous spirit and cherished unique experiences in their many travels throughout the United States and abroad.

Brenda also found much pleasure in growing flowers. She loved the beauty and bounty of an array of potted plants and blooming flower beds.

Brenda’s earthly journey has ended, but she knew her ultimate gift to her life would be her heavenly home. When she heard God say, “welcome home”, she was given peace and healing.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Brenda’s honor to The Baptist Children’s Village, Post Office Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060, Northcrest Baptist Church, 3412 N. Hills St., Meridian, MS 39305, or to your favorite charity of choice.