Brenda Gloria Trulove

About Brenda

Brenda Joyce (Alexander) Trulove was born on July 11, 1950, in Monroe, Louisiana to Gloria Dean Warfield and Guster Mitchell. Brenda was the second of two children, and just one year younger than her brother Auguster (Gus) Alexander. Growing up, they became (and remained), the closest of friends. Brenda passed away on April 16, 2022, at the age of 71. She was cared for at home by her family.

Brenda graduated from Minneapolis Central High School, where she was an excellent student and garnered college scholarship offers. She formed lifelong friendships, and with her friends, started the Central Pom Pom team, performing at football and basketball games. This was the first club of its kind at the school, providing the sole opportunity for Black girls to participate in a school club. The team remained in place until the school closed in 1982.

Brenda met Millard Trulove, and they were married shortly after she graduated from high school in 1968. To this union were born four children.

Brenda retired in January 2022, after working 35 years as a public servant. Most of that time, she worked for Hennepin County in the Judicial Branch. In addition to clerking for Judge Tanya Bransford, she served as Senior Administrative Hearing Officer for over 25 years. During her tenure, she became the voice of Hennepin County. Callers to the county government in the late 90s-00s, heard her voice on the automated system. Brenda was known as a trusted and experienced colleague who cared deeply about her colleagues while administering a fair and earnest style of justice.

Brenda’s greatest pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She was supported in life and survived by her four children, Kimberly, Millard III (Heidi), Milyon (Andrea), and Brenique (Craig); grandchildren Alexander, Denver, Aspen, Anderson, and Eagan; great-granddaughter Aniya; friend/former husband Millard II; brother Auguster (Barbara); aunts Bertha, Joann (Curtis) and Teri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

memorial service

Funeral Service

April 25, 2022

New Creations Ministries Church Of God In Christ 5144 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Estes Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services