Brenda Usry Todd

Mrs. Brenda Usry Todd, 79, of Ellaville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Perfect Care in Americus, Georgia. Born in Ellaville on June 26, 1946, to John Littleton Barney Usry, Jr. and Thelma Willis Usry, she was a lifelong member of Ellaville Baptist Church where she found joy in reading the Bible and attending Sunday School.

Brenda dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. A natural nurturer, she served as a mother figure to many and became an inspiration throughout her community. Known informally as a trusted community counselor, she offered guidance to those in need while holding every confidence close, leaving a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives she touched. She worked as a supervisor for Spilene and later as office manager at Perfect Care.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Calvin Usry, Harold and Geraldine Usry, Eugene and Peggy Usry, and Bobby Usry, and three sisters, Katherine and Bill Thomas, Mildred and Earl Dobbs, and Theodosia and Yogi Ybarra.

She is survived by her husband Dan Todd; a son and daughter-in-law, Shayne and Gail Allegood; a daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Davis English, all of Ellaville; a sister, Jean Hancock of Americus; and three grandchildren, Brent Allegood, Kaden English, and Waylon English. Several nieces and nephews also survive.