Brenda Gail (Cameron) Brafford

Brenda Gail Cameron Brafford, age 70, of Sanford, NC, passed away, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare, with her family by her side.

She was born in Lee County on March 5, 1954 to Clyde B. Cameron and Ellen Dale Ferrell Cameron.  She was preceded in death by her father Clyde B. Cameron; first husband James Robert “Bob” Brafford, Sr. and second husband Carl P. Temple.

Brenda was an amazing lady with a larger-than-life personality and hilarious sense of humor.  She graduated from Benhaven School and was named Miss Benhaven in 1972.  Growing up, Brenda attended Cameron Hill Presbyterian then she and her growing family attended Olivia Presbyterian.  In her later years, Brenda attended services at Barbecue Presbyterian Church.  She worked more than ten years for Dr. Eldon Sloan Dental Practice in Broadway and was an active volunteer when Benhaven Emergency Services began.  More than anything, Brenda loved her family and especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother Ellen Dale Ferrell Cameron; sons Robbie Brafford and wife Maria, Travis Brafford and wife Stacy; sister Libby Cameron all of Sanford; step-children Walt Temple and wife Dana of Erwin, Nina Temple and husband Jeremy Pope of Erwin; grandchildren Colton and Brooklyn Brafford; step-grandchildren Caleb, Rachel, Jordan and Jaelyn.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 5th at 3:00 PM at Barbecue Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bobby Rackley officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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