Clinton, MS
Funeral Home
Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services
Visitation
Service
11 am, Friday, October 24, 2025, Allen Free Will Baptist Church, 7001 S State Highway 97, Sapulpa, OK
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on October 19, 2025, and has moved on to her heavenly home. Retired Sergeant First Class Brenda Purser Wheatley, age 75, who had served in MSNG Joint Force Headquarters has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service Details:
Brenda Diane Purser Wheatley, 75, originally from Clinton, Mississippi passed from this life on October 19th, 2025.
Brenda was born January 9th, 1950, in Magee, Mississippi to Gladys and Vernon Purser.
Brenda enjoyed birdwatching, nature, spending time with her dogs, and being with her family. She placed a great importance on her faith. She was a loyal friend and had a very giving nature.
She served her country in the United States Army, retiring from the Mississippi Army National Guard after 23 years of service.
She is survived by her daughter Dianne and her son-in-law Stacey, her daughter Shelley, her grandson Jacob and his wife Bianca, her great grandson Peter, as well as her sisters Judy and Donna.
Memorial services will be 11 am, Friday, October 24, 2025, at Allen Free Will Baptist Church, 7001 S State Highway 97, Sapulpa, OK, 74066. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S Main in Kellyville, Oklahoma.