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Mrs. Crystal Jennings Brenner, age 51, formerly of Wilkesboro, passed away December 20, 2025, at her home.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, February 6, 2026, with Rev. David Welborn officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:15 PM until 12:00 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
Crystal was born May 31, 1974, in Wilkes County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David Jennings and Stanley Stikes.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Mark Earl Brenner; daughter, Carys Brenner of Jackson Springs, NC; her mother, Brenda Dyer Stikes of Wilkesboro; two brothers, Darren Stikes (Bryanna) of Mars Hill, NC, Zachary Jennings (Josie) of North Wilkesboro and sister, Samantha Jennings Scott (Cory) of Troutman.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.
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Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund
395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear NC 28665