Brenda Joyce Blevins Groves, 71, of Fairborn, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was born March 5, 1953, in Paintsville, KY, the daughter of the late Ishmael and Finetta (Smith) Blevins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the love of her life, Melvin "Whitey" White. Brenda is survived by her children, Tim (Katie) Holbert, Tracy (Ed) Carey, and William (Michelle) Groves Jr.; 7 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Deborah Medeiros; as well as a niece. Brenda retired in 2019 from Wright Patterson as a project manager. She had a love for animals but most important to her was family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brenda’s memory to the following: ASPCA 800.628.0028 secure.aspca.org/donate/ SERVICE: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00 pm Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel 3380 Dayton Xenia Road Beavercreek, OH 45432 937.429.4700