Jean W. Brooks

BROOKS, Jean W., 81, departed this life August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest W. and Ellen C. Patterson. She leaves to cherish her memory four cousins, one devoted, Grace P. Flowers, Odessa (Bob) Thomas, Ruby (Robert) Hill and Richard Robinson; devoted friends, Carolyn Smith, Jerry E. Miller (and the Miller family), Doris Harrison, Roslyn Johnson, Jeraldine M. Williams, Peggy Hall, Juanita Clark, Cornelia Payne, Alice Marshall, Troy Cheatham and Erline Jefferson. Jean attended St. Paul Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Union University. She retired from the City of Richmond after 19 years of service. Her career with the city included working in the City Manager's office, Parks and Recreation, General Services and Human Resources. She was well loved at City Hall. Jean was a faithful member of Cedar Street Baptist Church since 1966. She belonged to the Rebecca Missionaries and the Ladies Auxiliary Usher Board. While attending Cedar Street, Jean was known for always being well-dressed. Friends affectionately referred to her as "The Hat Lady." Remains rest at W.S. Watkins and Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 5, at 11 a.m. at the Watkins Community Chapel, Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Cedar Street Baptist, will preside. Interment at Roselawn Memory Gardens, 13389 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.