Brenda Carol Thomas

       Brenda Carol Thomas, age 73, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.
       Funeral Services will be held at Church of the Living Word, Ovid, MI, with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery, Chesaning, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI.
       Brenda was born in Salina, Kansas on August 11, 1953, the daughter of Clifford and Carol (Bennett) Clark. She graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1971.
       Brenda devoted her life to being a loving mother, finding her greatest joy in caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very creative, and in younger years she enjoyed sewing, creating floral arrangements and making broom dolls. She was a Mary Kay beauty consultant where she always strived to support and uplift women. Brenda was faithful, dedicated and the most forgiving woman who gave so much of herself to the people she loved. It was important for her to share her love of Jesus Christ with all. She was a member of Church of the Living Word in Ovid.
       She is survived by her children: Jeffery (Catherine) Thomas of St. Johns, MI; Nicole Seeley of St. Johns, MI; Lindsay Pittman of St. Johns, MI; and Clifford Thomas (Kay) Amante of Remus, MI; her grandchildren: David (Ricole) Thomas, Ryan (Ethan) Thomas, Steven (Kristina) Thomas, Courtney (Boo) SanMiguel, Ashley (Zach) Taylor, Brianna Seeley, Autumn Seeley, Taylor Pittman, Robin Pittman, Lauren Pittman, Lance "Buddy" Pittman, Matthew Pittman, and Nicholas Thomas. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Karsyn, Graesyn, Anderson, Chloe, Michael, Vaida, Blayze, Faith, Davey, Avianna, Eastenn, Eleanor, and Ember and by her siblings: Debbie (Gary) Rivest, Laurie Linman, Paula (Steve) Schreiner, Carrie (Jeff) Houska, and Dennis (Dawn) Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Carol Clark, grandson William Nicholas Seeley, and her faithful companion Dewey.
       Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family to help cover final expenses. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.