Brenda Pickler Casteen

June 20, 2017

Brenda Pickler Casteen, age 65, died unexpectedly at her home on June 20, 2017.   She was born on October 16, 1951, in Albemarle, North Carolina, and was one of three daughters of Maurice and Adelaide Pickler.

Brenda graduated from North Stanly High School in 1969 and attended Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. She moved to Charlotte and in April 1975 she married Jim Casteen. Brenda was a devoted wife and proud mother of her only son, Jake. She supported both her husband and son in their many activities. She was an amazing cook and baker and loved to entertain. An accomplished seamstress, she created clothes as well as decorative accessories for their home. One of her joys was getting ideas from attending Decorator Home and Garden Tours. The light of her life was her granddaughter, Adelaide. They had recently enjoyed sleepovers, swimming lessons and attending a family reunion.

During most of her career, Brenda was a Legal Secretary for various attorneys at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLC. Later she was an Administrative Assistant at Park Road Baptist Church. As a volunteer for the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Brenda expressed her love for the arts, music and theatre.

Brenda is survived by her son, Jacob Allen Casteen, his wife Aurora and Brenda's granddaughter, Adelaide Millie Casteen, all of Charlotte: her mother, Adelaide M. Pickler, of Raleigh, two sisters, Janet Gaskins and husband Greg of Raleigh and Lynn Ballard and husband Wade and son Steven, of Lexington, KY. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim, in 2009 and her father, Maurice Pickler, in 2012.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11A.M. at Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church. A reception and visitation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2929 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral & Cremation Services, 1321 Berkeley Ave Charlotte NC 28204. Online condolences at www.kennethpoeservices.com Phone: 704 641-7606

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  • Adelaide Casteen

    I love my grandmother very much. It was so sad when she died, but then as I started to grow up, I realized she is now with God in Heaven. I wish I could've grow up for the 3 years I did with her. I pray for her soul.

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  • George & Ann Miles

    We are SO sorry for your loss. Brenda was a very special woman. She had a beautiful spirit and smile to go with it. We knew her from her time at Park Road Baptist Church.She will be missed!

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  • Jackie Powell

    I will always remember your mom's sweet smile and terrific attitude toward all life threw at her. Jim and I will be there tomorrow to give you our support in this difficult time.

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  • Gigi Gaydos

    So sorry to hear about Brenda. Always enjoyed our conversations as we volunteered at the Blumenthal together. My sincere condolences to her family...Gigi Gaydos

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  • Marsha Kennedy

    Janet: Thinking of you in this time of loss. I hope and pray that your loving memories and deep faith will comfort you at this time. Marsha

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  • Johnnie Ray Faulkner

    Brenda was such a sweet lady. We attended high school and Kendalls Baptist Church years ago. I will treasure her friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    Love,
    Johnnie and Joy

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  • Johnnie Ray Faulkner

    Brenda was such a sweet lady. We attended high school and Kendalls Baptist Church years ago. I will treasure her friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    Love,
    Johnnie and Joy

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