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Augusta Brookens Obituary

Augusta S. Brookens

AGE: 86 • Plainfield

Augusta S. Brookens, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the JFK Hartwyck @Cedar Brook Nursing Home in Plainfield. Born and raised in King William County VA, Mrs. Brookens had resided there until moving to Plainfield in 1959. She was a graduate of the King William Training High School in 1943 and received her bachelor's degree in English and Social Studies from Virginia Union University in 1949. Mrs. Brookens earned a Master's Degree in special education in 1973 from Kean College. Prior to her retirement Mrs. Brookens, began her career as a teacher at the Central High School in King and Queen VA, she later went on to work at the Raritan Valley Unit (ARC) in New Brunswick for twenty years. She also taught at the After School Neighborhood House in Plainfield. She was an active member of the Faith Christian Outreach Church in Plainfield. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening and loved spending time with her family.

Predeceased by her husband Harry Brookens in 1982. Surviving is her daughter Glynis Brookens and her son Matthew Brookens and his wife Tanya; two grandchildren Ryan and Kyle Brookens all of Plainfield; her brother Foster L. Smith, Sr. and his wife Hattie; sisters Rosina L. Smith and Mattie S. Morton.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 12th, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 209, West 8th St., Plainfield and on Saturday, July 13th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Outreach Church, 533 West 5th Street, Plainfield, followed by a 10:00 a.m. funeral service. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Keystone Community, 154 Front St., So. Plainfield, NJ 07080 or Neighborhood House, 644 West 4th St., Plainfield, NJ 07060. To send condolences go to www.higginsfuneralhome.com

Published by Courier News on Jul. 10, 2013.
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My dearest Miss Gussie,
Things havent been the same since you been gone. You warm and beautiful smile is missed more than you know. You held a genuine love for everyone you came in contact with and that special love is truly missed. Youve earned your wings and one day I hope and pray that we will see each other again. Still loving and missing you much. Love, Mary Ann Williams

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July 5, 2020

"Well, Hello, Young Lady" four words, simple yet empowering, especially to a new kid on the block-I have never forgotten, since meeting Ms. Gussie for the first time, back in '85, working together in the ladies program at Keystone Community Living. Ms. Gussie has been and always will be my Kindred Spirit. Deepest Blessings to the Brookens Family, as God places his hands on your shoulders, as continues her journey.

Dina Esposito

July 12, 2013

TO THE FAMILY OF MISS GUSSIE, I SEND MY CONDOLENCES. I ALSO SEND A SPECIAL PRAYER UP ASKING GOD TO BE WITH YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. MISS GUSSIE WAS ONE OF A KIND, WHEN GOD MADE HER HE BROKE THE MOLD. MISS GUSSIE WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST, KINDESS, COMPASSIONATE AND LOVING PEOPLE I HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO KNOW. WHENEVER YOU SAW HER SHE ALWAYS HAD A WARM WELCOME AND A KIND WORD. SHE TOOK THE TIME TO ASK ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SHE GENUINELY CARED. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE LIKE MISS GUSSIE; SHE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY BUT SHE WILL FOREVER HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE JUST FOR HER IN MY HEART.
LOVE, MARY ANN WILLIAMS

MARY ANN WILLIAMS

July 12, 2013

Words cannot began to express the heartfelt sympathy I feel for the Brookens family. Ms. Gussie will always hold a special place in my heart. I'll never forget the happy times we shared at Keystone Community Living and the Neighborhood House. She was such a nice women with a beautiful spirit about her. I'll always remember her special phase "Oh Dear" I will love her always.

Janet Walden

July 11, 2013

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