Brenda Sue Carrier Gerkey, 78, of McKinney passed away at the UK Medical Center on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born November 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Nellie Naylor Carrier.

In addition to her parents, Brenda was also preceded in death by her husband, David Sears; daughter, Shelly Sue Sears; sisters, Gail Sears and Betty Joan Thompson; and brothers, Danny Carrier, Roger Carrier, and Larry Carrier.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ray Gerkey of McKinney; sons: Edward Lee (Shawnrey) Sears of Liberty, David Vinnie Sears of McKinney, and Jerry Shane Coleman of Stanford; grandchildren: Terina Berry, Cody Sears, Tianna Sears, Makayla Durham, and Gavin Coffman; and great-grandchildren: Kaeson Sowder, Tre Penman, Ryder Penman, and Asher Sears.

Brenda was a member of Green River Pentecostal Church. She retired from Palm Beach and had also worked at Cowden Manufacturing, Timberland, and Osh-Kosh. Brenda enjoyed traveling and camping, and she had a special love for sewing. Above all, she treasured the time she spent with her family and the memories they made together.

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Friday at Green River Pentecostal Church and from 11 AM-1 PM Saturday at the church. The Funeral Service will follow at 1 PM Saturday.

Pallbearers are James Sears, Kevin Carrier, Nathan Carrier, Larry Carrier, Charlie Reynolds, Roy Lee Reynolds, Gavin Coffman, and Cody Sears. Honorary pallbearers are Orlis Sparkman, Scott Coffman, Bobby Brown, and Mike Ruhe.

Burial will be at Buffalo Springs Cemetery.