07/17/2026
Brenda Sowell, 69, of Center, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Born March 1, 1957, in Mississippi, Brenda is the daughter of John Franklin Brittain and Ethel Langston Brittain.
She is survived by:
Son, John Prosser and fiancé Sylvia Valdez of Center
Grandchildren:
Cierra Prosser of Buna
Jadyn Prosser of Nacogdoches
Great-grandchild, Remington Prosser of Nacogdoches
Stepchildren:
Michael Sowell and wife Pam of Center
Sandy Mitchell and husband Curtis of Vidor
Step-grandchildren:
Bradley Byers of Vidor
Tommy Byers of Vidor
Naomi and James Journey of Vidor
Jake and Kalie Mitchell of Vidor
Sharon Mitchell of Vidor
Ashley and Chase Hutto
Michael Ray Sowell
Christina and Josh Smith of Nacogdoches
Step-great-grandchild:
Avery Hutto
William Smith
Evelyn Smith
Colby Smith
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members; and special friend, Brenda Askew.
Preceded in death by husband, Marvin Sowell; parents, John Franklin Brittain and Ethel Langston Brittain; and siblings, James Brittain, Jack Brittain, Robert Brittain, Linda Brittain, and Gary Brittain.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
