Brenda Kay "Annie Way" Christian, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Harrison, Arkansas to William and Edith (Smith) Treat. Brenda was a lifelong Arkansas resident, her cheers for the Razorbacks echoed through living rooms for decades. Even the Dallas Mavericks, miles away, held a special place in her heart. But Brenda's greatest passion wasn't sports; it was family. She opened her heart and home to children beyond her own, showering them with love and the undeniable comfort of her legendary biscuits and gravy. Her legacy lives on in the cheers of those she raised, the warmth of their full bellies, and the hollers for every Razorback touchdown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Christian, one son, David Christian, one daughter, Kathy Christian, two brothers, Jerry and Georgie Treat, one sister, Lisa Griffith.

She is survived by three sons, William Christian, Danny Christian and Lee Treat and his wife Jessica all of Springdale, Arkansas; two brothers, Odeal Treat and his wife Sandra of Springdale, Wayne Smith and his wife Donna of Springdale; sister, Betty Treat of Huntsville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Keysha Clark, Adam Clark, Shannon Hutchins, Brandi Mathis, Preston Christian, Tessa Krunze, Shelby Welter and husband Dean Welter, Braxton Christian, Jordan Young, David Young, Jaylyn Treat, Jasmine Treat, Kyle Treat, Walker Young; great grandchildren, Knize Young, Kendra Young, Lizzy Welter, Kathrine Welter, Aunna Brown, Mia Kay with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 17th, 2024, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas. Cremation to follow and under the care of Heritage Funeral Home of Springdale.