Brenda Fairbanks, age 51, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Brenda Jo Fairbanks was born July 6, 1973, in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Shirley Belland and Spencer Fairbanks.  She grew up in the Naytahwaush area and attended school at Circle of Life in White Earth, MN.  During her school years, Brenda enjoyed and excelled at sports, mainly basketball.  She later worked for a time at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen.  However, the best job she had was being a mom and grandma.  Brenda loved all her family, especially the grandkids.  She made her home near Naytahwaush and was fortunate to spend the last several years together with Dave.

Brenda will be remembered as a hardworking individual who was very outgoing, loving and caring.  She was always willing to help anyone in need.  In her spare time, she spent her time coloring, doing word find puzzles and watching CSI.  Brenda enjoyed cooking for family but eating sweets was her downfall.  She absolutely loved desserts, bars, chocolates, and candy, anything and everything sweet!  Brenda had a special place in her heart for all animals, but mostly her cats, Whiskers and Tig.  She also enjoyed time tending to her huge vegetable garden and flower beds.  Above all, family was first and foremost.  Brenda treasured family cookouts and any time she could surround herself with family.  She will be missed by many who loved her.

Brenda is survived by her significant other, Dave Jack III; daughters, Heather White of Naytahwaush and Trinity (Blaze Tucker) Parisian of Waubun; a son, Brandon White of Naytahwaush; seven grandchildren: Victoria, Vanessa, Bryson, Ja'Niya, Aubrielle, Alyauna and Jaelani; several nieces and nephews and her two cats, Whiskers and Tigger; and grand puppy, Milo.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Spencer; four siblings: Douglas, Kenneth, Donna and Terri; a niece, Tasha; and great niece, Auria.

Blessed be the memory of Brenda Jo Fairbanks.

Funeral Services will be held at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.  All night visitation will begin Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. and continue until the time of the service on Friday.