BELGRADE- Brenda J. (Wadleigh) Stevens passed away at Maine General in Augusta surrounded by family and friends on October 4, 2024. Brenda was born August 18, 1952 in Augusta, the daughter of Everett and Muriel (Hutchinson) Wadleigh. She grew up in Belgrade and graduated from Messalonskee H.S in 1969. Shortly after graduating she met her best friend and love of her life, David. They married October 7, 1972 and soon after had their daughter, Tonia. Their life was spent enjoying time with family and friends. In 1992, Brenda and David welcomed their granddaughter, Jordan. She was their pride and joy. Brenda worked for the State of Maine for over 25 years, retired, and went on to work for Colby College. After a few years she retired from Colby and spent the rest of her working years at Messalonskee H.S. While at MHS she made many great friends and the students adored her. Brenda was vibrant, full of life and always had a smile on her face. As a child she and her two friends Jayne Deneen and Debbie Thing were accomplished Baton Twirler's and participated in several parades. Her true passion was dance which she started as a young girl and continued until her body wouldn't allow it anymore. She and her lifelong friend, Jayne, had a dance studio together for a period of time and she then went on to own her own studio for several years. When the time was right she retired her studio and went to dance at Studio One with her brother in law, Scott. In January of 2022 Brenda was blessed with her great grandson, Theodore David James, and we all knew she had truly been given the love of her life. She spent countless hours with him and went everywhere he did. Teddy will forever love and miss his "Ma" and carry on her vibrant spirit and beautiful smile. Brenda is predeceased by her parents, Everett & Muriel, her brother, Barry and her sister Betty, her loving husband David and a special brother in law, Stevie. Both Brenda and David came from large families and there are a multitude of other family members and friends that they lost over the years. She is survived by her daughter Tonia and Husband Tony, Granddaughter Jordan and partner Eric, Great Grandson, Theodore and another grandson coming in November; granddaughters Jenna (Chad), Chrissy (Craig) great grandchildren Kayden & Bella; her best friend and brother Bryce and wife Pam, brother Bryan and wife Donna; Brother and Sister in law's; Judy, Pam, Donna (Steve) Barbara (Rick) Randy (Diana) Jeff (Lisa) Barry, Scott (Michael), Ann Marie and Debbie several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, along with her best gal pals, Susan Perrino and Kathy Atwood. There are many others throughout the years along with several of her daughter and granddaughters friends who referred to her as just "Gram". Tonia and Jordan send a heartfelt thank you to our friend that helped bring Brenda back to Maine from Boston, if it wasn't for him, family and friends would not have been able to say their goodbyes. A service will be held on October 19, 2024 at Knowlton & Hewins funeral home, 1 Church St. in Augusta at 1:00 pm. A graveside sendoff directly after, for those that would like to attend, and then a celebration of life at the Sunset Grill in Belgrade Lakes. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Brenda's memory to; Belgrade Fire & Rescue Association, P.O. Box 404, Belgrade ME 04917. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church Street, Augusta, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home website, www.khrfuneralhomes.com