Brenda Carol Marrs

May 2, 1952 - August 14, 2020

Brenda Carol Marrs, age 68 of the Cove section in Tazewell County, VA died Friday, August 14, 2020 at Carillion Tazewell Community Hospital after a long, hard fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born May 2, 1952 in Tazewell, VA and was a daughter of the late Richard and Essie Dunford Neel. Brenda attended Riverside United Methodist Church in North Tazewell, VA until her health no longer permitted. She worked several years at Happy Mart and the Dollar General Store. Brenda was a gentle and humble person. Brenda is survived by her husband, Arthur “Red” Marrs; one son, Tommy Marrs; one daughter, Toni Hatfield and companion, Robert Adams; one grandson, Bobby Hatfield and wife, Kari; one granddaughter, Amanda Hatfield; two great-grandsons, Andrew and Bentley; sister in-law, Trena Marrs; five brothers, Tom Neel of Ft. Myers, FL, Harless Neel of Springville, VA, Raymond Neel and wife, April of Roanoke, VA, Curtis Neel and wife, Sue of Baptist Valley, VA and Darrell Neel and wife, Sally of Pocahontas, VA; one sister, Shirley Griffith of Athens, WV; numerous nieces and nephews; her four legged companion, Baby that she adored. In accordance with Brenda’s wishes, her body will be cremated and funeral services will be private. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Riverside United Methodist Church: 127 Riverside Drive, North Tazewell, VA 24630. The family would like to thank the staff of Tazewell Carillion Hospital for the compassionate care given to Brenda and her family members during the last week of Brenda’s life. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Marrs and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.