KERSHAW, SC ~ With heavy hearts, the family of Brenda Kay Catoe Adams, announces her passing, surrounded by her family, at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1948, in Lancaster, SC. Daughter to Jesse Coleman and Ethel McManus Catoe, and twin to Charlie Franklin Catoe.

Over the years, Brenda built a life centered around family, faith, and her years as a beautician. She was also known for her joy of sewing. She may have been quiet and reserved, but she was mighty. She loved like no other. She was completely devoted to her family and her loving husband of fifty-nine years, Terry Wayne Adams.

She leaves behind her husband; her children, Sandy Adams Hilliard (Jeff), Michael Adams (Jamie Halstead) and Jody Adams (Arlene Kerr); her grandchildren, Lain Adams (Stephanie), Hannah Adams (William Cork IV), Tucker Hilliard (Makenzie), Abe Hilliard, and Brenna Hilliard; her great-grandchildren, Baker Cleo Adams and Riley Kate Hilliard; and her surviving brothers, Charlie Catoe, Carl Catoe (Maxine), and Jesse Dean Catoe.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ethel Catoe; her father and mother-in-law, Homer and Betsy Adams; her sisters, Barbara Catoe Holden (MJ), Elsie Catoe Howard (Charles), Martha Catoe Driggers (Bobby) and Myra Catoe Deese (Teenie); her baby brother, Jeffery Paul Catoe (Tammy), and her sisters-in-law, Patricia Plyler (Cliff) and Kathy Stroud (Bob).

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25th, at Burgess Funeral Home at 11:00 am led by Dr. Jackie Jenkins and Rev. Mike Hammond. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service. Any memorials need to be made to Taxahaw Baptist Church, Attn: General Funds, 1734 Overbrook Rd, Kershaw, SC 29067.

Her family is grateful for the outpouring of kindness and support during this time. They would also like to add a special thank you to Sherry Branham, Monica Arlington, and Norma Jean Coleman for the care and compassion they gave to Mrs. Brenda.