Brenda Gail Westbrook Whitworth, age 76, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Landing of Winder.

She was born January 9, 1948, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Allene Hart Westbrook. She retired from Franklin County Schools, where she worked as a paraprofessional at Lavonia Elementary School for many years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed puzzles, and loved to spend time with her family. Mrs. Whitworth was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Jimmy C. Whitworth.

She is survived by son & daughter-in-law: Chris & Greta Whitworth; daughter & son-in-law: Kelley & Michael Schulman; sister: JoAnn Westbrook Phillips; grandchildren: Garrett & Hannah Whitworth; Kylie Whitworth, Madison Schulman, and Zane Schulman; and great-granddaughter: Gracie Rae Whitworth.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens – North. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At other hours the family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.