Brinda McBride affectionately known as Niecy, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 65. Born on August 29, 1959, in Amory, Mississippi to Vozell and Lorean Gilleylen.

Brinda graduated from Rust College with a Bachelor's Degree and she went on to receive her Master's Degree from Jackson State University. She enjoyed baking and cooking. Her personality was bubbly and joyful. She was a giver. Every child in the family would get a gift for Christmas and birthdays.

She worked for the Department of Human Services as a Social Worker for 23 years until she retired. She was a proud and faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church, Handsboro, where she was known for her love and passion for Vacation Bible School.

Brinda was preceded in death by her parents Vozell and Lorean Gilleyen and her brother, Artis Gilleyen.

She leaves to cherish her sweet memories, her husband of 40 years, Howard McBride; siblings, Duane (Paula) Gilleyen from Amory, MS; Lora Thomas, from Oakwood, GA; Sister in law, Clancie (late James McBride); God Sister, Jacqueline Sims; Neices: Tawanda, Loren, Jamica, Didgrie, Nicole, Shannon, Rochelle, Sherri, Lesley, Kili, Eve, Barbie Faye; Nephews: Olandress, Duane II, Fred, James Jr, Tony, Darren, Haze Jr, George Jr., Carlos, Tremaine, Darius, Bobby and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She had one God Son, Steven Taylor.