Brenda L. Flannery, 61, of Hatfield PA, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Brenda was born on July 19, 1963, in Colmar PA, to the late Hellen and Stephen Dinda.
She attended Lansdale Catholic High School and graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Gwynedd Mercy College. She was a parishioner of both St. Stanislaus and St. Maria Goretti church.
Brenda’s passion for crafting led her to manage Craftiques art store for 16 years, before she took time off to raise her three children and eventually start her own small crafting business “Creative Characters.”
Going back to work in 2004 as a paraprofessional with North Penn School District’s Special Education Department, her love for her students showed through mentorship, volunteer work with Best Buddies and Special Olympics, and never missing a North Penn graduation ceremony.
Brenda could often be found in her craft room, down the Jersey shore with her family and friends, or enjoying live music at local pubs and community parks. But what she treasured most was spending time with her friends.
She is survived by her husband, William Flannery; children, Brian Flannery, Molly Flannery, and Kate Flannery; and her sisters Barbara Delciotto (David Delciotto), Kathy Rocco (Anthony Rocco), and Nance Garner.
Relatives and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on September 21, 2024, from 4 pm to 8 pm, at Schwenckfeld Manor, 1292 Allentown Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446. Please join Brenda’s family for a Picnic style gathering, with food, beer, wine and soft drinks.
In lieu of flowers, Brenda requested donations to be made to the North Penn School District Special Education Department. Donations for the NPSD Special Education Department are being accepted at this Venmo username: @NPSD-SpecialEducationDonations.
Also, checks can be made out to: NPSD Educational Foundation. Memo: Special Education purposes and sent to: PO Box 1084, Lansdale, PA 19446. In this way she continues to support students with special needs, leaving the world a little better than how she found it.
You know when you can hear someone’s laugh? That was Brenda. You know when you can see someone’s smile? That was Brenda. And both laugh and smile had a slight naughty streak that made her so fun to be around. I met her as Hatfield Elementary’s Music Teacher teaching her tribe. Became a HUGE follower of her crafts. Cherish both. Sending her family heartfelt condolences. Will always remember BRENDA.
I had the pleasure of working with Brenda at Pennfield. I looked forward to seeing her each day because I know we’d share at least one hardy laugh together! She was always kind and thoughtful to all the students she interacted with daily. She had a special way of defusing situations and bringing a sense of calm to the classroom. My prayers go out to her family and friends that loved her deeply during this difficult time.
Brenda will be missed by all who knew her. She and I got to know each other the two years I was at North Penn high school, and no matter how bad she was feeling, if she had gotten more news, she was more worried about those around her. What a lovely lady, and I am glad I was given a chance to get to know her.
My sincerest sympathies to her family and others who knew her.
I am devastated to hear rose news. Brenda was one of the teachers who assisted me with my IEP throughout high school and was always cheery and cracking jokes and a total delight to be around. She always made her room feel like a safe space whenever school was getting tough for me and I always cherished that. May she rest in peace and I’m sending all my condolences to her family and friends
RIP Brenda. My condolences to her family🙏 Such a beautiful person inside and out 😇
RIP Brenda. Prayers to Bill and her children.
Geoff and Bernadette Smith and family.
My Deepest Condolences to her husband, children, and Barbara and Dave. Brenda was an amazing person. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Rest in Peace 🕊️
My heart goes out to Bill and the family. Brenda will be deeply missed. We had many great times together and she always made me laugh. I still can’t believe it…
Our heart felt prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. RIP. Brenda
Tracey Murray and family, we are sending prayers for your family, during this most difficult time. RIP. Brenda❤️
We were so fortunate to call Brenda our friend for over 30 years, we have so many wonderful memories!! She was always so kind, giving, compassionate and very smart witted,so much fun to be around!!! We have more of her crafts in our home than we can count, will cherish them forever and love remembering her as we put them up for each holiday! Sending our Love and deepest condolences to Bill, Brian, Molly and Kate ❤️🤗😘
Mark and Donna Silfies
Brenda you raised three wonderful children – Brian, Molly and Kate. Your eyes always sparkled and with a big smile often spoke proudly about each one. You loved them so hard. You gave so much of yourself not only to your family but to the many children you worked with in NP. I am thinking of Bill and the family. Brenda was very kind, empathetic and known by so many. I will miss her creative spirit, kindness and her smile. Rest in peace Brenda and many hugs to the family.
Brenda was the kindest, sweetest, person you will ever meet. She will be sorely missed. I offer you my heartfelt condolences.
I am so sorry… My deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Bill and his family.. Brenda was a very beautiful lady inside and out! When we would see each other we would talk and laugh!! I loved Brenda… her beautiful smile, her laugh and she was soooooo creative!! I have so many lovely crafts made by Brenda!! A true artist! I am so sorry ….. heaven gained a beautiful Angel…. Brenda.
She was a wonderful woman. She always had a smile to share even on those rough days. She will be missed. Prayers for her family and friends
I am so so sorry to hear this!!! I got to know her through Karen Wenhold. She came to see Karen who was battling cancer. (I was taking care of Karen in our home.) Brenda was such a kind person. I just thought she’d be okay. This makes me so sad. Prayers to your family. I know how difficult this must be.
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to Brenda’s family & friends. Brenda’s smile and gentle personality will always be remembered 💖
Sending my deepest condolences & prayers to Brenda’s family. Brendan’s lovely smile and gentle personality will live on forever.
A great friend to many, and someone very special who came into my life 20 years ago. You made my life so full because of all of the thoughtful things you did for me. A shoulder to cry on when I needed it and my “Dancing Queen” more times than I can count! Love you always and till we meet again, which we will!💜
I am so very sorry for your loss. As a retired Hatfield Elementary School teacher I was lucky to have Brian in my class. Brenda was a wonderful parent to work with and I was very fortunate to enjoy our time together.
Sincerely,
Joanne Ogden
We are very sad that Brenda passed away. She was a very valuable and loyal employee of our business for so many years. She was a kind person with amazing creative talent. We are so sorry for your loss.
Brenda was a dear friend and I was beyond blessed to be able call her a friend. We had so much fun, and so many laughs whenever we would go out and I will treasure those memories forever! I would always joke with Brenda and tell her that she should run for mayor of Lansdale because it seemed whenever we went out, she would always run into someone she knew. It didn’t matter where we were or what we were doing, she would always know somebody! It was never just a casual acquaintance either, you could tell how happy they were to see Brenda. She had such an infectious personality, it was no wonder why she was loved by so many. She will forever leave a handprint on my heart!❤️