Brenda Kay Mcginnis

Brenda Kay McGinnis, 63, of Dover, died Monday, May 19, 2008, in Union Hospital, following a long illness.

Born, December 12, 1944, in South Abermarle, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late William E. Wilson and the late Audrey F. Stamper Wilson Goshorn. Brenda moved with her family at a young age to Tuscarawas County, where she attended elementary school and went on to graduate from Uhrichsville High School. She was employed by K-Mart in New Philadelphia for over twenty years, working in the photo department and merchandising

Brenda's life revolved around her family; she especially loved her grandchildren and enjoyed doing things for them. She was the family photographer, capturing hundreds of events and special moments on film. She was also a meticulous housekeeper, working hard to provide the best possible environment for those she loved. Brenda had a green thumb, and could often be found working in her flowerbeds in the warm weather months. Additionally, as part of her kind and gentle make-up, she was fond of animals, and cared for many dogs, cats and wild animals over the years.

Survivors include her husband, William R. "Bill" McGinnis, whom she married on February 27, 1989; daughter, Kathleen Arthurs of New Philadelphia; step-daughter, Jobina (Van) Krebs of Fresno; son, Gary R. Grant of Dover; step-son, Brian P. (Sara) McGinnis, also of Dover; six grandchildren, Khristen and Kaylee Arthurs, Devan and Megan Krebs, Isabella Grant, and Gage Patrick McGinnis; a sister, Mavis (Dallas) Cox of New Philadelphia; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Sander.

In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a brother, Robert F. Wilson.

Family and friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory in Dover on Thursday, May 22, 6 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 23, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Richard G. Rose of the Dover Alliance Church officiating. Immediately following the service, there will be a reception in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center on the Boulevard in Dover. To sign an online register and share a fond memory of Brenda, please visit the funeral home's Web site and click on "obituaries."

The family suggests that contributions in Brenda's memory be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106; Tuscarawas County Dog Pound, 441 University Dr. N.E., New Philadelphia, OH 44663; or, Cats 'n' Us, P.O. Box 832, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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