Brenda Joyce Zinke
Brenda Joyce Zinke, 81, of League City, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2025. Brenda was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on May 2, 1944, to Arnold O. Allbritton and Opal Elizabeth Roscoe Allbritton. Throughout her life, Brenda poured her heart into helping others care for their children, loving and cherishing each as if they were her own. In her free time, Brenda found joy in shopping, gardening, exploring home tours, and hunting for antiques. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family and friends.
Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Zinke. Her parents: Arnold “Red” Allbritton and Opal Elizabeth Roscoe Allbritton. Her stepfather, David Cheek. Her brother, Donald Allbritton. Sisters, Sherry Morris, Rhonda Dameron, Debbie Santoro, and grandsons, Jonathan Hooper and Austin Howell.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Hooper and her husband, Duane Hooper, and Terri Jackson and her husband, Greg “Jax” Jackson. Her son, David Zinke. Her sisters Mary Alice Templeton and husband, Phillip Templeton, and Carolyn Bennett. Her grandchildren, Sarah Brown (Husband Matt Brown) and Landon Brady. She is also survived by her great-grandchild, Amelia Brown. And nephews: Justin Carr and Taylor Templeton.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Crowder Funeral Home Pearland from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at 2422 E Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77581. Wear your colorful and comfortable clothes, and don’t be shy about adding a little sparkle. We want to celebrate her vibrant, fun-loving spirit.
The funeral service will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Yoakum, Texas, at 605 US Highway 77a S, Yoakum, TX 77995, with a gravesite to follow at Restland Memorial Park.
Pallbearers serving will be Landon Brady, Duane Hooper, Greg “Jax” Jackson, Phillip Templeton, Ray Brady, and Justin Carr.
Brenda spent her life caring for those around her, as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She spent ten years in League City after moving from Friendswood, Texas, where she had lived for 42 years.
I will treasure knowing her and the memories I have with her. I met her at Salem Square Apts. She baby-sat other children and she loved them as if they were her own. That always impressed me and I hope the parents knew they had a “gem” in Brenda.. She was always cheerful and caring.. if I were able to attend her funeral, I would definitely wear the bright clothes and the bling to honor Brenda. I am sending hugs and prayers to you all. I will miss seeing her on FB.
I am so very sorry to hear this! She was a delightful person!! We loved having her come visit our store when she was in Shreveport!!
We were friends with Brenda for over 40 years. I’m so thank for her, the laughs we’ve shared. She helped raise our kids ( along with many other kids in Friendswood).
I can honestly say, I’m a better person because of Brenda Zinke.
I will miss her until we meet again in heaven.
I enjoyed her company as a neighbor in Friendswood and keeping up with her adventures via Facebook after we all moved away. She was a bright spot in my days. God bless her and her family.
This lady made the room light up when.My sisterMyrtle Lee Zinke was Brenda’s sis in law. I met Brenda when she and Andrew were down. Loved her from the first day I met her. Know you children are going to miss her. I will.
She was such a beautiful human . It was a blessing to have known her. She definitely left her mark on everyone she met. She will be missed but her fight is over and she can rest now and for that I’m grateful.
You are the bestest . I so appreciate the kindness you showed me and all the fabulous food you cooked for those who were lucky enough to eat at your table. If I had you as my guide in life, I have no doubt it would have been much brighter.
I love you to the moon and back Mrs. Brenda Zinke!!!!!! Enjoy those wonderful angels and we will see on the other side you Bright Sunny ☀️ Star 💫