Brenda Hanchey Sholar, age 60, of Wallace left her earthly home for her eternal home on Sunday, May 11, 2008.

She was born May 28, 1947 in New Hanover County; the daughter of George William "Pete" Hanchey of Wallace and the late Evelyn Brown Hanchey. She was also predeceased by her companion of twenty-nine years, Thomas Paine Johnston.

Brenda was a very special lady who had a heart of gold. With a generous spirit and a love for others she was always doing good deeds, whether it was for family, friends or complete strangers. She never looked down on anyone unless she was offering her hand to help them up. Cherished memories of Brenda will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Surviving, in addition to her loving father, are her sisters, Celia Horne of Wallace and Bobbie McKellar of Surf City; nieces, Tonia Burgess and husband, Shawn of Kingsman, AZ, Bonnie England of Wilmington and Victoria Woodson of Surf City; nephew, Charles Newman and wife, Lisa of Burgaw; special friends, Brenda and Lonza Seay and the Clifton Brown family and numerous great nieces, nephews and friends who loved Brenda dearly.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with the Reverend Clay Carter and the Reverend Don Myers officiating.