Brenda Oglesby

Brenda Sue Pike Oglesby, 73 years old, of Montezuma, GA passed away on July 31st, 2025, surrounded by her friends and family at Houston County Emory Hospital. Funeral and Graveside services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at Cedar Valley Baptist Church, in Montezuma, GA. Visitation will be held 2-4 pm August 3rd, 2025, at Cedar Valley Baptist Church.

Brenda Oglesby was a lifetime member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. She was very active as a Sunday School teacher, participating in VBS every year, as well as The Grace Group and The Joy Circle. Brenda was a Family Nurse Practitioner for 46 years with the State of Georgia Public Health. After retirement, she continued working part time with numerous counties. Brenda continued her nursing career wherever needed. Brenda worked right up through when her 3-year battle with breast cancer began. She endured and beat cancer in September of 2023. Unfortunately, the effects of her fight did not allow for her to return to work. She also served as Macon County coroner for 12 years.

Brenda met the love of her life in September of 1972, Terry Oglesby, and they married in June of 1973. Brenda and Terry maintained a loving and supportive marriage for 52 years. Together they raised 2 daughters. Jennifer Oglesby Butcher and Meredith Thompson (Matt). She had four grandchildren: Makayla Apperson (Mason), Mollie Butcher, Madelyn “Maddie” Thompson, and Myles Thompson. 2 great grandchildren: Marlee Apperson and Maverick Apperson. Brenda is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents – the late Alpha and Sylvester Pike, 3 sisters – Elizabeth Melton (JR), Patsy Skipper (Lewis) and Dorthy Hawk (Douglas). As well as her father and mother-in-law, Earnest and Gladys Eugene Oglesby.

Brenda was known for having the heart of a servant. Her life was lived to the fullest and enjoyed every minute.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundations or to Cedar Valley Baptist Church P.O. Box 716 Montezuma, Ga 31063.