02/26/2026
Brenda Redwine of Water Valley, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on July 18, 1965, in Sardis to James and Lee Hawkins. Brenda was raised in Batesville, MS where she attended Panola County Schools. She later made her home in Water Valley, where she resided for the past 40 years and built a life centered on family and simple joys.
A devoted homemaker, Brenda found happiness in life’s quiet pleasures. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, and collecting meaningful trinkets and jewelry—each piece holding a special memory or story. Above all, she treasured time spent with her loved ones.
Brenda leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Kristie Duke of Water Valley; her son, Jordan Redwine of Water Valley; her mother, Lee Hawkins of Water Valley; her brothers, Tommy Hawkins and sister Amy Bell, both of Vancleave; her brothers, Carl Hawkins and John Hawkins of Water Valley; and her beloved granddaughters, Mikaela Beaver (William) and Baylee Duke of Water Valley.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Hawkins, and her son, Matthew Redwine.
A visitation with the family will be held at First Christian Church of Water Valley at 1:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.