Brenda Runyon Armentrout

 Brenda Joyce Runyon Armentrout, 71, of Edenton, NC, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in her home where she was being cared for by family.

 Mrs. Armentrout was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 1, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Charles Andrew and Pearl Ida Vanyke Runyon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Runyon.

 A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, surviving is her husband of nearly 48 years, Gerald E. Armentrout; two sons, Darrick Armentrout and Gerald Armentrout, Jr.; a daughter, Deborah Bell; a brother, Kenny Runyon; three sisters, Geraldine Wetsel, Kay Phillips, and Donna Cleveland; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Suite B, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

 Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.