Brenda Sue Estep-Tomonelli, age 68, of Pottsboro, Texas passed away July 29, 2019 at Texoma Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 14, 1951 to Robert “Bob” Estep and Emma (Crosswhite) Estep in McKinney, Texas. She retired after many years of service with auto dealers in the North Texas area. Brenda was a member of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary and the First Christian Church in Weston, Texas.

Brenda is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, Ron Tomonelli of Pottsboro; step-children, Tina Redding of Idaho, Laura Fisher of Virginia and Jason Harvey of Washington State; special kids, Roy Stines, Mandy Stines and Casey Stines, all of Ohio; sister, Kay Hodges of North Richland Hills, Texas; brother, Robbie Estep and wife, Donna of Weston, Texas; sister-in-law, Lee Estep of Weston, Texas; close friend, Debi Runnels of Pottsboro, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

The following is a letter I received from a civilian family member at WWII Marine and MCL Member Mr Kings funeral, and asked me to pass this on. -Bones

Dear Marine Honor Guard,

I stepped out of the church and was speechless, my thoughts of grief were gone, all of a sudden I was overwhelmed with pride in my family and my country