Mrs. Brenda Sue Colson, age 70, of Vidalia, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Serenity Hospice in Dublin, Ga following an extended illness.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Toombs County. She worked as an administrative assistant at Georgia Southern University until her retirement. She was a member of the Georgia Power Ambassadors Altamaha Chapter. She loved the beach, reading, and gardening, and was a true Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She was Baptist by faith and attended The Oaks Baptist Church in Lyons, Ga.
Mrs. Colson was preceded in death by her parents, George and Orethia Blaxton, and two sisters, Sharon Stone and Rhonda Gail Blaxton.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Robert Colson; one brother, Wayne Blaxton (Joy) of Fernandina Beach, Fl; three daughters, Kimberly Sikes (Lindy) of Statesboro, Ga, Jeri Lyn Bradley (Lonnie) of Claxton, Ga, and Stephanie Cassedy (Russ) of Statesboro, Ga; two step-sons, Brian Colson (Heather) of Vidalia, Ga, and John Gruenewald of Warner Robins, Ga; two step-daughters, Holly Anderson (Allen) of Warner Robins, Ga, and Lauren Gruenewald of Iowa. Mrs. Colson is also survived by eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Roberts – Stewart Funeral Home of Vidalia.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3:00pm at Roberts – Stewart Funeral Home Chapel of Vidalia. The family will receive friends at 1:00pm until just prior to the service. Graveside service and interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Fl.
Online condolences may be sent through our website: www.roberts-stewartfuneralhome.com.
Roberts – Stewart Funeral Home, Vidalia Chapel is serving the Colson family.