Brenda Mae Scovens

On October 22, 1940, Brenda Mae Robinson was born to the late Thomas and Mable Robinson, who preceded her in death. She was educated in the Baltimore Public School System and graduated from Douglass Sr. High School in 1959, where she majored in English. She later became a “Beautician” and hen gained employment as a seamstress. She met and married Hamlet E. Scovens in 1961 and there were four children within that union. Eventually she retired from the Social Security Administration where she dedicated 35 years of service and retired at the age of 66. On July 8, 2012 Brenda went home to be with the Lord. Brenda was a faithful servant of St. Luke United Methodist Church under the leadership of Reverend Charles Greene, Reverend James H. Smith and Reverend Lewis I. Keene. She was a member of the United Methodist Nurses while serving and attending St. Luke United Methodist Church. Brenda had many hobbies that she enjoyed doing for her family and friends. She loved to cook and was known for her famous Pasta Salad… “and aint nobody getting the recipe”! She loved to write poetry and her favorite poem was, “For There Goes Me”. Brenda would burst out in song. Any time someone said or did something she would relate it to a song and begin to sing. Her favorite gospel song was “Lead Me”. She also loved to watch movies. Whenever someone came to visit she would pop an old movie, videos of he granddaughter’s performances or home videos of her family into her VHS recorder. Brenda also enjoyed sewing and would make clothing for her kids when they were younger. The two loves of her life were spending time with her grandson, Camari Josiah and her son Carl Robinson. Everyone knows that 28 years ago, Brenda dedicated her life to taking care of Carl. She took care of him as no one else ever could. Not only was she dedicated to Carl, Brenda centered her life on making sure all of her kids and grandkids wanted or needed for anything. She was a mother, a shoulder, a confidant that would ell all of your secrets with love. She was our doctor, our lawyer, our prayer warrior, our teacher, mentor, our attentive ear, our chef and our loyal friend. Brenda had a heart as big as the United States of America. She would feed the postman, the mailman, the trash man and even the stranger walking up or down the street. She will be sorely missed by her sons, Carl Robinson, and Carlos Scovens; three daughters, Carla Carter and Carol Sanders and Marlene Bell; two sons-in-law, Derrick Carter and David Sanders; four grandchildren, Candace Clifton, Carlisha Scovens, Mark Edwards, Jr. and Carenda Edwards; two great grandchildren, Shiarrah Mallory and Camari Josiah Edwards. She also leaves to mourn, three sisters, Joan Carter, Sandra Robinson, and Audrey Robinson; One brother-in-law, Nathaniel Carter; a special daughter, Chrissy Koulis Preceding her siblings, David Lee, Drucie Author, Thomas E. Robinson, Jr. and Rhona Taylor. She also leaves lifelong friends: Barbara Woods, Christine Fields, Mary Waters, Theresa Lindsey, Faith Reed, Jackie Gaughan and Judy McFall; Dedicated neighbors, DeVal Foster, Douglas Williams, Annette Fowler and “Cookie”, as well as a hos of family and friends…

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Brenda Mae Scovens

October 22, 1940 - July 8, 2012