Brenda was known as “Bates” or “Auntie Bates” by family and friends. She grew up in Spencer Township and graduated from Rogers High School and attended The University of Toledo. She dedicated her life to Jehovah Witness at a young age. Bates was a very outgoing person. She brought life on any occasion. If Bates was around, you were guaranteed to smile or laugh! Bates had many talents; landscaping, painter, carpenter, art teacher, gambler, you name it she did it. Also, Bates was a great entrepreneur, “who loved Kool-Aid”.

Brenda Anderlyn Young-Rodriguez born April 22, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio to the late James and Blythe Ann Young. She passed away with Big Juan by her side; she leaves behind their children, Raquel “Rock” Rodriguez-Newble (Mark), Juan “Bruh” Rodriguez Jr., Alicia “Pink” Rodriguez; her four G-babies, Romell Rodriguez, Omarr Watkins Jr, Mark Newble Jr., and Graham Hayes; mother, Bylthe Ann Young; siblings, Ida Young, James (Angela) Young, Paula Young, Wanda Young, Sheila Wade, and Tyra Young; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and special friend, Rory McNeil.