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Teresa Brooks Obituary
Teresa Sowell Brooks, 53, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at her residence. She was the wife of Terry Ray Brooks.
Teresa was born Sept. 3, 1957, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Ruth B. and Alexander "Buddy" Sowell. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Sowell. She was a kind-hearted lady and will be missed by many family and friends.
Along with her husband Terry, Teresa is survived by her son, Terry Raymond Brooks; her two sisters, Sylvia Woody and her husband, Tommy, and Brenda Roberts and her husband, Jerry; her two brothers, Alex T. "AT" Sowell Jr. and Gary Eugene Sowell and his wife, Barbara; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with the Rev. Monty Fox officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 9, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the home of her late mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Keystone Baptist Church, 212 Fleetwood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, (434) 239-4197.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral
home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the family.
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Robert Brooks
November 10, 2010
Teresa was one of the strongest people I have ever met. Every time I was every around her she had a smile on her face. I am truly blessed to have known her and more blessed to call her my aunt. The world has truly lost one of its most remarkable people today and she will be missed and remembered by her family and friends. Love you Teresa you have definitely earned your place in heaven
barbara sowell
November 10, 2010
teresa was my sister-in-law for thirty three years.. she was such a sweet & kind hearted woman. she only had kind words to say. on teresa's roughest day & she has many she always had her eye makeup on.. love you teresa & will miss you so very much.. rest in peace
Kathy Goff
November 10, 2010
Teresa took care of my brother for years, she did the best she could with what she had. She never talked to me without telling me how beautiful my girls were. She had a tender heart,and sometimes they are the ones that wear out the quickest. You will be missed by more people than you could ever know.
Gail Powers
November 10, 2010
Sylvia & Brenda (and family), I am so sorry to hear about your sister's passing. I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you,
Poncho & Brenda Waller
November 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michelle Matherly
November 10, 2010
Teresa was, is my aunt, when I was young (many moons ago) I babysat for her and Terry…The one thing I will always remember about her is how she would always tell me how beautiful I was…even on my worst days…she always made you smile and feel good about yourself…OH and that laugh of hers…who could ever forget that!!!
sindy weymouth
November 10, 2010
teresa will be missed by her family of sisters that she received when she married into the brooks family. she had stood by and taken care of her family when she could'nt take care of her self. she will be missed and will be loved forever... sindy weymouth
Teresa & Peewee Dalton
November 9, 2010
My husband PeeWee and I went to school with Teresa and Mike her brother and were sad to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Tommy and Carol Wood
November 9, 2010
Gary, Barbara, AT, Silvia, and Brenda So sorry for your loss keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Carol and Tommy Wood
Charles Ragland
November 9, 2010
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Nancy LaFone
November 9, 2010
You will be sadly missed by your best friend Nancy. I will miss our late night talking and you popping up at the door while Terry was getting a bath. L love you.
November 9, 2010
Lil Terry our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family durning this time. If you need anything give us a call.
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