Brenda Marie Phifer was born November 3, 1962 in Lansing Michigan to Ruby and Elmer, Phifer, Sr. Brenda accepted Christ and attended Trinty A. M. E. Church and most recently, was a member at Mount Zion All Nations Bible Church. She graduated from Harry Hill High School in 1981. She then furthered her education at Henderson State University, Spring Arbor College, and Siena Heights. She majored in the fields of Education, Social Work and Business. Brenda taught Sunday School and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She loved listening to music, traveling and reading. She loved her family dearly and spent quality time with her children, Sierra Kay-Mielle Brandon and Destin Louis Kimion Phifer, and grandchildren. Brenda Marie Phifer departed this life on May 4, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Sierra Brandon and Destin Phifer; grandchildren, Nazeriya Brandon and Camberthan Wardlaw Phifer; parents, Elmer and Ruby Phifer; brothers, Cornelius Robinson, Burrell Ross, Elmer Phifer, Jr., James Phifer, Myron Phifer, and Michael Phifer (Fiance', Jamie Everett); aunts, Clara Mae Pittman, Prisella (Louis) Stokes and Thelma Carter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Acknowledgment Ms. Phifer will lie in repose Sunday, May 10, 12-9pm with the family receiving friends 8-9pm at the Riley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 11, 1 PM at the Trinity AME Church 3500 W Holmes Rd, Lansing, MI 48911. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the funeral service. Memories and condolences can be shared at rileyfuneralhome.com.