Brenda Jones Harley

Brenda Jones Harley

February 4, 1958 – October 10, 2026

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26

Brenda Jones Harley was born on February 4, 1958, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Charles Hood Jones and Ora Bell Colvin Jones. Following a brief illness, she passed away on October 10, 2026, in Largo, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Pauline Carnegie, Jennifer Jones, and Beverly Matthews; and her brother, Dwight Jones.

Brenda spent her early elementary school years in the small town of Linden, North Carolina. Her family later moved to Fayetteville, where she attended and graduated from E.E. Smith High School and formed lifelong friendships. During high school, she participated in the Senior Powderpuff Team, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), and the E.E. Smith chorus. After graduating in 1976, she attended North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University before moving to Maryland.

Brenda spent most of her adult life in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where she worked for the federal government at the Washington Navy Yard. In addition to her government career, she enjoyed a second career as a realtor. Brenda loved music, décor, and spending quality time with family and friends.

In 1980, Brenda married Reginald Harley, and together they welcomed their daughter, Erica Harley-Apperson.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Erica; her grandsons, Koric and Christopher Apperson; her special aunt, Mary Williams; her sister, Elaine McCleod(Jim); her brothers, Ed Jones (Lillie), Charles Everette Jones, Raphael Jones (Tanya), and Theo Jones (Kim); her devoted niece, Evelyn Jones; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

We will announce memorial service details at a later date.