Brenda Ann McNeely, 56 of Ventura, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Brenda was born on July 25, 1968, in Ventura, Ca. Brenda has worked over thirty-five years at the Rite Aid Corporation as a supervisor. She really enjoyed her job, working with all her wonderful co-workers and her loving customers, that adored her cheerful and bubbly personality.
Brenda is survived by her Grandson: Ren Marchesano of Newbury Park; Stepmom: Linda Ramano of Camarillo; Sister: Debra Hawley and husband Shawn of Santa Paula; Brothers: Mark McNeely of Ojai, Vin McNeely and Girlfriend Karrie of Ventura; Stepbrother: Todd Wright; Nieces: Amber Manning of Ojai, Jessica Manning of Ojai, Lexi McNeely of Oxnard; Great Nieces: Aaliyah of Oxnard, Bella of Oxnard, Khloe of Ojai, Alahnna of Ojai, Arabella of Ojai, Brooklyn of Ojai; Nephews: Justin McNeely and Fiancé Alyssa of Ojai, Trever McNeely and Fiancé Monica of Oxnard, Eric Manning and Fiancé Makenzie of Ojai; Great Nephews: Ven of Ventura, Jakob of Ventura, Anthony of Ventura, Maverick of Ojai; Uncles: John King and Wife Lynn of Pacifica, Howard King of Vacaville, Mike McCauley of Victorville; Aunt: Janet Ingebretsen and husband Tom of Santa Rosa; Cousins: Diane Gouge and Eric Sanchez. Brenda was preceded in death by her daughter: Ashley Lynch, Mother: Renee Diaz, Father: Eddie McNeely, and Sister in-law: Mary Jo McNeely.
Family and friends are invited to a service that will be held on Friday, September 19 at Redemption Church at 1 pm, 190 E. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, Ca 93023. Celebration of life reception to immediately follow with food and music at Steckel Park, 8080 Mistletoe Rd, Santa Paula, Ca 93060.