Brenda Jean Wells, 70, of Apex passed peacefully at home on March 5, 2023, due to health complications. Brenda was raised in Fuquay-Varina and the eldest daughter of the late Harold and Florence Wells. A visitation will be held at the garden patio of Brenda’s home on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at 229 Old Grove Lane, Apex, North Carolina. A memorial service for family and friends will be held in her honor on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, 905 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

Brenda was predeceased by her grandparents, Author D. Wells and Lector Keith Wells; and her parents, Harold and Florence Wells.

She is survived by her son, William Bartley Fish; daughter, Brittain Adelle Erickson; son-in-law, Evan Erickson; and grandchildren, Alexander and Sydney Erickson. She is also survived by a brother, Harold Wells Jr., wife Debbie Wells; and niece, Nicole Collins and family.

Brenda worked in pharmaceutical clinical research for over 30 years. She was a vivacious spirit full of kindness, humor and joy. She loved gardening, cooking, design and time with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved animals. Welcoming many cats and the occasional dog as pets.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local SPCA or Alley Cat Allies in her name.