Brenda Crawford, 76, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Slidell.

Brenda was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Elden and Doris. In 1970, Brenda graduated from St. Mary's Dominican College with a double major (Speech Pathology and Education), and she received her master's degree (Speech Pathology) from LSU Medical School in 1977. In 1991, Brenda moved to Slidell, and in 1992 she married Dick (Richard) Crawford in Slidell.

Brenda was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years; her son, Daniel Walton Kobiernicki II (Rebecca); nephew, Michael, niece, Donna, stepbrother, Frank Williams, and stepsisters, Linda McWilliams, Mary Jo Chadwick, Ruby Kennon, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Brenda's career in speech pathology spanned nearly 40 years, 20 of which were with the Orleans Parish School Board specializing in working with physically, emotionally, and mentally challenged students. She went over and beyond her duties and often took her student patients on memorable field trips such as swamp tours and wildlife refuges. She also enjoyed assisting the teaching staff with organizing stage plays for the students. After retiring from the school board, she worked for several private allied health companies specializing in helping patients with swallowing disorders.

Brenda was always the life of the party, organizing family get-togethers. She remembered everyone's birthday and made sure there was a party usually including some of her baked pies. She loved fishing, gardening, horseback riding and going to the Florida gulf coast beaches and did those activities many times every year with her husband, Dick. Brenda was loved by her family and friends, and she will remain forever in our hearts.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger, in Slidell, Louisiana. The visitation will begin at 9:00am followed by the funeral service at 11:00am.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery in Covington, Louisiana.