Brenda Kay (Puckett) Hargrave, 76, of Arlington, Texas has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, after an unexpected illness.

Brenda left us at 10:28 a.m., Tuesday, November 02, 2021, at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, Texas.

She was born on July 14, 1945 to parents Stanley and Hilda (Woods) Puckett in Richlands, Virginia. She was the oldest of six children and affectionately known as "Kay". She grew up in Raysal, WV and graduated in 1963 from Big Creek High School.

After graduating she served as a Dietician in the US Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas. After meeting and marrying Monte D. Hargrave she embarked on being a full time mom to the two most important people in her life. As an unwavering wife, she supported Monte in achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Later she worked as an insurance professional.

Brenda is survived by her two sons, Monte Dale (and Insuk) Hargrave of Robinson, Texas and Michael Dean Hargrave of Arlington, Texas; one granddaughter, Kimberly Thorson (and Skyler) and two newly adopted great grandchildren Makella and Manny of New Brockton, AL.

Brenda is also survived by three sisters, Pamela (and Don) Coon of Pounding Mill, VA, Sharon (and Allen) Wells of Va. Beach VA, Linda (and Dewey) Barrett of Tazewell Va.

Two brothers, Stanley (and Sandra) Puckett of Bluefield VA and Robert (and Sue) Puckett of Pounding Mill, Va.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mona Ralph of Pueblo CO and survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Brenda is preceded in death by her husband Monte Hargrave, and her parents Stanley and Hilda Puckett.

She was a strong, determined, independent and energetic woman who loved life and loved everyone. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Interment is planned for Brenda and Monte in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA in honor of their military service.