Brenda Lee Traylor was born on February 1st, 1968, to the late Richard Traylor Sr. and Emma Traylor in Tupelo, MS. She departed this life to join her heavenly father on October 11th, 2025 at the age of 57.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Plantersville, MS. Later in life she joined Word of Life Church in Tupelo, MS.

She graduated from Shannon High School in 1987. She worked for Wal-Mart for over 10 years and later worked for Palmer's Supermarket.

She was united in holy matrimony to Willie Lee Ware on March 3rd, 1990. To this union two children were born.

She leaves many memories for the ones who loved her to cherish including her husband of 35 years: Willie Ware; one daughter: Katela "Tilly" Ware; one son: Xavier Ware; two sisters: Demetria Traylor and Connie; one brother: Richard "Sonny" Traylor Jr.; a very special sister in law: Tesha Traylor; one granddaughter: Xyla Sarai; a special cousin whom she talked to daily: Florine Parks; a special nephew: Arlandis Traylor; one special niece: Amanda Traylor; three sisters in Christ: Lisa Crockett, Judy Parker, and Chemeka Green; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Richard Traylor Sr. and Emma Traylor; one son: Brandon; and two sisters: Trina "Nina" Traylor and Terri Whiteside.