Brenda Joyce Rayburn, age 78, of Hamilton, AL, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her son's residence in Sulligent, AL.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Hamilton Memory Gardens. Bro. Jeremy Hollis to officiate.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 12:00pm until 1:00pm.

Pallbearers: Lucas Irvin, Corey Howard, Camden Howard, Brandon Finch, Keith Finch, and Derek Kimbrough

Honorary Pallbearer: Andrew Cochran

Brenda was born on March 17, 1948 in Marion Co., AL to the late John Ellus Finch and the late Bertie Nell Miles Finch.  She was a 1967 graduate of Hamilton High School and earlier attended Byrd School.  Brenda retired after a lengthy career in the banking industry, working for Wells Fargo Bank in Hamilton, AL.  She always wore a smile on her face and enjoyed the daily conversations with her customers and co-workers.  Brenda loved red roses and enjoyed researching genealogy. Her bright spirit and very loving heart will forever be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Enhabit Hospice and Caregiver, Sherry Hayes.

Survived By:

Daughter: Andrea Leigh Rayburn-Thomas (Derek Kimbrough)

Sons: Tommy Shannon Rayburn (Sherry) and Jon Rayburn (Angie)

Grandchildren: Andrew Cochran, Samantha Howard (Corey), Lucas Irvin,

Elijah Rayburn, and Layla Rayburn

Great Grandchildren: Brylee Kate, Camden, Kyler and Baylor

Brother: Wayne Finch (Deb)

Sister: Linda Hawkins (Jimmy)

Host of Nieces and Nephews

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: John Ellus and Bertie Nell Finch

Husband: Tommy Hue Rayburn

Mother-In-Law: Exie Lee Craig

Father-In-Law: Alvin Craig

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing