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- Brenda K. Miller Hagen, age 66, of Atglen, PA, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Samuel G. Hagen.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Ira G. and Doris J. Coates Miller. Brenda was an active member of the Faith Community United Methodist Church in Atglen where she enjoyed being the choir and cantata director, Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and ministry speaker. She had a special place in her heart for children and teaching them about the love of God. Brenda was a proud graduate of Octorara High School, Class of 1968, and loved keeping in close touch with many of her dear high school friends. She worked for Dr. Nicholas Wengrin of Honey Brook for over 25 years and Dr. George Stuppy at Atglen Family Dentistry, and was blessed with many lifelong friendships through her work. Brenda loved and adored her family, and just spending time together laughing, playing games (she was an aggressive Scrabble player), and making beautiful family memories. She loved spoiling her grandkids! Brenda treasured the time she got to spend with her beautiful friends. Brenda was full of humor and light, and she loved to laugh. She enjoyed sitting on the deck in the gorgeous sunshine with a cup of coffee, reading her devotionals, and watching the all the birds that came to her feeders.
Brenda is lovingly survived by her 2 children: Rana L. wife of Dustin R. Lunstra of Atglen, Travis S. Townsend husband of Felicia Szorad of Lexington, KY, 3 step-children: Jeff Hagen of Wallingford, PA, Steven Hagen husband of Claudia of Kennett Square, Larry Hagen of Claymont, DE, 7 grandchildren: Brandon, Brynne, Keaton, Josella, Evelyn, Taylor, Courtney, 3 step-grandchildren: Grant, Caroline, Lucas, and 3 siblings: Lester I. “Gus” husband of Patricia Foley Miller of Lancaster, Jeffrey D. husband of Kay Gibson Miller of Christiana, and Craig J. Miller of Coatesville, and many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, September 20, at the Faith Community United Methodist Church, 332 Chester Street, Atglen, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Beideman officiating. Interment will be in the Glen Run cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Shivery Funeral Home, 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Brenda’s Memory to the church at FCUMC, 332 Chester Street, Atglen, PA 19310. Brenda’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the love, prayers, support, and laughter.
Shivery Funeral Home, Inc
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