Brenda Gail Stacy Nichols, age 70 of Shelby, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Wendover Hospice.

She was born August 19, 1950 in Haywood County to the late Robert Jefferson and Gladys Arulia Arrington Stacy. Brenda spent many years in the hospitality industry as a housekeeper in hotels. She enjoyed cleaning and was an excellent cook. Her delicious meals will be missed by many.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Patricia Brown, Charles Stacy, Robert Stacy, and Janet Murphy.

Survivors include her significant other, Randy Ruff; daughters, Heather Jones and husband, Tony and Niki Izzi and husband, Tony; granddaughters, Kayla, Sydney, and Brooke Jones; siblings, Wanda Hyde, Kathy Lancaster, and Ricky Stacy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.

Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net