Brenda Gail Mayes Rosengartner, 75, of Emory, died on January 24, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, to Hershel M. Mayes and Zellah L. Mayes.
Mrs. Rosengartner graduated from Central High School in St. Louis, Mo. She met Jerry Rosengartner in 1980, and they relocated to Garland in 1981, and settled in Emory in 2004. Their lives were filled with adventure as they traveled across the nation, with Brenda even earning her CDL to drive the big rig alongside her husband. Her love for her family was clear, as she attended her granddaughters’ school programs, sporting events, and band boosters. She enjoyed swimming, water skiing, fishing and hunting.
She had careers at Walmart in Mineola, Home Depot in Greenville, and Change Healthcare in Greenville. She had a passion for horses and actively participated in rodeos and trail rides, and events like the Mesquite Rodeo Grand Entry Parade or the Winnsboro Trail Ride.
She raised and trained Dobermans and Akitas for veterans all over the world. She was a member of Bull Creek Cowboy Church in Lone Oak and was a full patched member of the Circuit Rider Motorcycle Ministry.
Mrs. Rosengartner is survived by her children, Keith Lawrence and Elaine of Advance, Mo., Dana Morris and John of Sulphur Springs, Donald Lawrence of Gatesville, Debra West and James of Princeton, Rodney Rosengartner of Huntsville, Robin Tucker and Kenny of Caddo Mills, and Duane Rosengartner and Kristine of Tyler; grandchildren, Brandy Loe and Matt of Emory,Jessica McCallum and William of Greenville, Alica Alvizo and Berto of Edgewood, and Alex Lawrence and Kaylee of Advance, Mo.; as well as her sister, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Rosengartner (2014); parents, Hershel M. Mayes (1949) and Zellah L. Mayes (1983); and brother, Ronnie Mayes.