Brenda Varney-Hill Obituary

Brenda Varney-Hill

Brenda Varney-Hill, 88, of Tiffin, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born Aug. 3, 1934, to Walter Henry Horne and Ethel Martin Horne in Minster, Kent, England. Brenda attended King Ethelbert School in Minster, where she studied child care. She worked as a nanny before meeting her husband, James Varney, at a dance at Royal Air Base Manston, Kent, England, where he was assigned with U.S. Air Force. Brenda and Jim were married March 6, 1953, in Clifton Forge, Virginia.

Over the next 19 years, they moved often in support of Jim's Air Force career, and Brenda became a proud naturalized citizen of the U.S. while remaining equally loyal to her British roots. They had nine children, Raymond, Karen (Tank), Stephen, Sandra (Ring), Carol, Robert, Jane (LeBlanc), Paula, and Jason, eight of which gather today to celebrate her life with their partners and loved ones. She had 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who also join in the celebration of her life. Brenda is also survived by her youngest brother, Michael; and many nieces and nephews who reside in England.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, James and Forrest; two sisters, Molly and Dora; brother, Roy; and son, Stephen.

Brenda said she loved being a homemaker and mother. It was one of her greatest joys in life Life as an Air Force wife proved little challenge as she established multiple loving homes in Louisiana, England, Arkansas, Michigan, California, and Ohio.

After Jim died, Brenda married Forrest Hill in June, 2001, in Tiffin. They lived a good life as Florida-based senior citizens, enjoying the senior community lifestyle with good friends. After Forrest died in 2009, Brenda returned to Ohio to live out her remaining years near her extended family.

In her leisure time, Brenda enjoyed reading suspense novels, knitting baby clothes, and gardening. She did a lot of traveling over the years, including twice sailing on the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II to and from England. Some of her other travels included Germany, Belgium, and France.

Brenda was Catholic and attended St. Mary's Church, Tiffin. She lived her final years at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. The family would like to thank the staff at Good Shepherd for their outstanding personal care.

The family will gather to receive and visit with friends 12-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-3113.

Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Seneca County or charity of the donor's choice.

To send condolences to the family, or to order out-of-town flowers, go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com.