Brenda Jean Farrell Ziegler, age 76, of Lenoir and formerly of Cresco, PA passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at her residence.She was born April 25, 1942 in Dover, New Jersey to the late John and Muriel Farrell. Brenda was retired and had moved to North Carolina to be with family.She was a member of Waterlife Church and enjoyed her weekly bible studies and luncheons.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Nelson Ziegler at home; daughter, Darcy Englert and her husband Ken and their two children Madison and Cody; son, Nelson Ziegler, Jr. and wife Lee and their two children Travis and Corey; sister, Sharon Fino, niece and nephew Tiffany and John, and three great grandchildren, Gavin, Carlee, and Jamison, and many other beloved family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Evans Funeral Service Chapel conducted by Pastor Todd Braswell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Waterlife Church, 1007 Morganton Blvd. SW, Lenoir, NC28645. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.