Brenda Joyce Thompson Hobbs, age 66, of Ft. Worth , Texas,  died September 7, 2017 in UT South West Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.


SERVICE:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M.
Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church
1050 Humbolt St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104

Rev. Walter McDonald, Pastor
Presiding Elder George Johnson, Officiating

Interment following service in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Kennedale, TX

Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home- Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX  75801
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Brenda Joyce Thompson - Hobbs affectionately known as "BJ" was born July 20, 1951 in Vernon, Texas to the parentage of the late Sammie and Jennie Thompson. She is the second child of three children and the only girl.

Brenda attended and graduated from Kirkpatrick High School. She attended Tarrant County Junior College and Dallas Baptist University.

She professed her faith in Christ at the age of 12 and united with Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Worth under the Pastoral Leadership of the late Reverend Richard T. Jenkins

Sister Brenda retired after 37 years as Property Management Specialist for the U.S. Government General Services Administration. She began her career with the U.S. Government in her early twenties. During her tenure with the U.S. Government she received numerous Awards for outstanding Job Performance.
In 1984, she married the Love of her life Reverend. Dr. Marshall S. Hobbs, Sr. and became a very dedicated, devoted and loving First Lady in every Church where they were assigned. She was a hands-on type of Ministers Spouse. No job was too small. Involvement with the members was the key.

Sister Brenda held many positions of Service. She Chaired and Coordinated numerous Special Events.

· At Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas, she served as The Missionary President for 8 years, and was a faithful member of the Voices of Praise Choir.

· She served as Chairperson for the Creative Arts Committee for the North Texas Conference Women's Missionary Society

· She served as Second Vice President of The Northwest Texas Conference Women Missionary Society.

· Because of her 25 years of outstanding and dedicated Service in the Women's Missionary Society she was awarded her Life Membership status.

· She Chaired an Angel Tea for the Izean Davidson and Jewell Houston Academy. The Tea generated over $5,000.00.

· She served twice (2002 & 2004) as the Women's Day Chairperson for Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. in Houston, Texas.

· She served as Second Vice President of the Tenth Episcopal Ministers Spouses. Widows/ers + PK's Organization, Third Vice President of the Texas Conference Ministers Spouses, and later appointed by Episcopal Supervisor Reverend Dr. Jessica Ingram to lead the Organization as Episcopal President to another level of service. Numerous accomplishments were attained under her leadership.

· Other Organization where she served and was an active participant: Kirkpatrick Alumni Association. Member of the Executive Women in Government, Fort Worth Chapter of Toast Masters. Participated with the Adopted School Program for FWISD which provided school supplies and Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Coordinated the giving of special items for HIV/AIDS Residents in Fort Worth. She organized the Honey Child Project for underprivileged Mothers in Waco, Texas. She was a member of the Eastern Star.

Sister Brenda in her spare time, loved to read, cook, collect Cookbooks, decorate a room fit for a King or Queen, and do all types of creative arts and crafts.

She was preceded in Death by her Father and Mother a Brother Charles Dunn. Those left to Cherish her memories: Husband Retired Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Marshall S. Hobbs, Sr. 3 daughters Felicia Vonyette Hobbs, Lacrisia Rochelle Hobbs-Gilbert (William) Plano, Texas, Monica Marie Hobbs-Woods (Dwyane) Fort Worth, Texas, 2 Sons Rev. Marshall S. Hobbs, Jr. (Glenda) Fort Worth, Texas, Rev. Noble Ray Hobbs (Julia) Fort Worth, Texas, a host of Cousins, Nephews, and Dear Friends.