Brenda Sue McEntyre

Brenda Sue McEntyre, 82, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1943, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Otis and Annie Garren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Cain and Larry Garren.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Kenneth “Cannonball” McEntyre; sons and daughter-in-law, Craig and Karen McEntyre, Tim McEntyre; daughters and sons-in-law, Drena and Larry Bryant, Sharon and Cres Dodd; sister, Patsy Pass; sister-in-law, Hazel Moss; grandchildren, Kelly McEntyre Arteaga (Jorge), Cathy McGee (Trey), Brandon McEntyre (Taylor), Brittany McEntyre, Kaitlyn Clark (Derik), Scott Carnes (Emily), Zack Carnes (Morgan), Katee Robinson (Trevor), Sydney Dodd, and Ryan Bryant (Lauren); and 17 great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed many talents in her life and making lots of friends along the way. She never met a stranger. She enjoyed bowling, participating in adult sports at the recreation department, craft classes, crocheting, playing cards and games, cooking, coffee, her Magnolias and working. Sharing all this with Cannonball and their kids and grandkids. Always up for a road trip and that whistle would call anyone down Deer Park Ln. to come home.

She was a hard worker and always learning something new from Gordon County Bank all the way to AAT office manager. She could do it all. She and Cannonball operated concessions at Calhoun Musicland. They also traveled together to festivals and craft shows exhibiting their passion for wood crafts they made from toys to furniture. They were never apart. She loved Cannonball so much. They were married 65 years.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her care team, Sherri O’Neal, Sabrina Smith, Bailey Stafford, Hailey Stafford, Brooke Jones, Adyson Holt, Homespun Hospice, Nurse David, Nurse Kelly, and Brooke.

A private graveside service will be held in Fain Cemetery.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Brenda Sue McEntyre.