Brenda Gail Mays, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on November 6, 1959 to Riley and Jeanette (Helbert) Mays in Wise, Virginia. Brenda worked as a Nurses Assistant at Brookview Care Center in Defiance. She enjoyed being outdoors, jigsaw puzzles, and she collected unicorns, dolls, and horses. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Brenda will be sadly missed by her daughters, Christina (Bob) Kolb and Susan (Dustin Schilt) Smith, all of Ney, OH, and her sons, David (Jan) Smith of Sherwood, OH, and Zeb Smith of Defiance. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four brothers, and five sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Raymond Mays, and sisters, Frampton Eichling, Loretta Mansfield, and Georgia Mays. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Sherwood VFW. Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.