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Irene Brooks Obituary

Irene A. Brooks age 85 passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in Noblesville, IN. She was a member of St. Timothy Community Church. Irene preceded in death by parents Rev. Jacob Taylor and Pearl Scoggins Taylor, brothers Carl Taylor, and Gerald Taylor; husband Alfred Brooks Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories 7 children Linda Brooks Miles, Patricia Brooks Shadwick, Alvin (Brenda) Brooks, Marlon (Charlotte) Brooks, Marva (Timothy) Brooks Starks, Patrice (Benedict) Brooks Agbiboa, and Keith (Raquel Washington) Brooks, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 12 to 8:00 pm family hours 5-7pm at the Church. Funeral service December 28, 2016 at 11am all service at St. Timothy Community Church, 1600 W. 25th Ave, Gary, IN. Officiating Rev. R.E. Robinson. Entombment at Calumet Park Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Dec. 21 to Dec. 25, 2016.

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Arvietta Taylor-Mba

December 15, 2020

When attempting to find something I always say “ if I could just put my hand on it” I wonder where is get that from.....tell momma I miss her and see y’all when it’s my time....

Your Niece
Arvietta Taylor-Mba
Buckeye, Az

Arvietta Taylor-Mba

December 15, 2019

Auntie,

I miss you and the love that you expressed towards me and my brother will last forever in our hearts. Say hey to momma and I will see ya all when its my time

Your Niece
Arvietta Taylor-Mba
Buckeye,Az

Arvietta Taylor-Mba

December 21, 2017

Well its been a year and remembering you always as a special woman in my life with pack rat tendencies! if it wasn't for those tendencies I wouldn't know very much about your beloved Brother, my father in his younger years and our side of the family....I know your casting your many crowns before the Lord and joining the heavenly hosts with praising the Father singing Holy Holy, Holy is the Lord. Thinking of you always...your niece Arvietta

Arvietta Taylor-Mba

December 21, 2017

Remembering you always as a special woman in my life with pack rat tendencies! if it wasn't for those tendencies I wouldn't know very much about your beloved Brother, my father in his younger years and our side of the family....miss you Auntie

Rolland P Hinton

December 31, 2016

So very sorry to learn of the passing of my Roosevelt High School classmate. Irene was such a friendly and people person. She really cared about our Class of 1950 members. My prayers and condolences to her family. Rest in peace, Irene.

Valerie Jackson

December 29, 2016

Patricia, Linda, and family:

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I fondly remember Ms. Brooks from kindergarten to graduation as one of the favorite moms. She was blessed to have lived such a long life and will be terribly missed by family and friends.

Valerie (Sevier) Jackson

Dennis Taylor

December 29, 2016

Beautiful in every way, last of my late father's 1st cousins, such a great group of people

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Sent Flowers

December 27, 2016

Sorry that I was unable to attend the services. Pleas know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Bob and Lynn

Prayer Of Fullness That beyond the pain there can be healing. We trust that beyond absence there is a presence. That beyond the brokenness there can

Roosevelt Class of 1950

December 27, 2016

Aretha Hollins

December 27, 2016

Denise Lee

December 26, 2016

Sending my prayers and condolences. May God put his arms of protection around this family. You had her for a long time which is a blessing. Carry her love in your hearts and remember all the knowledge she has left with you.

Judy Hall

December 26, 2016

"Honor thy Mother and thy Father...." this was done as a family. May you find comfort in loving memories.

Elmer/Imogene Edwards And Family

December 25, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

December 25, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Mark E Scoggins Sr.

December 22, 2016

To The Brooks Family,

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Brooks. We have a lifetime of wonderful memories for such a caring and beautiful mother. Mrs. Brooks always had the time to counsel family, friends and community on life matters and was truly a driving force in our close-knit neighborhood. God Bless the entire family during this somber time. I regret not being able to attend the Homecoming services but please know I'm there in spirit

The Scoggins Family

Marilyn Caruthers

December 22, 2016

Linda, I am praying that God will comfort you during these difficult days. I understand your loss.

Daughter Doll

December 21, 2016

Mommy, the light of a candle can burn out. The light of your love will burn forever in my heart.❤❤

Rochelle Harris

December 21, 2016

Sending my condolences to the BROOKS FAMILY, on behalf of Rochelle Harris and Family..

December 21, 2016

Dear Family, we were sadden when we heard the news about your mom,our prayer is that you will be strong and remember that God is Good .In our hearts we will hold her dear and thank God for a life well lived. God bless, Herb & Trudy

Diana Phillips Stanford

December 21, 2016

With Deepest Sympathy

Arvietta Taylor-Mba

December 21, 2016

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

I Corinthians 2:9

December 21, 2016

My funny, generous, wise, kind, elegant and loving Aunt Irene, you will be missed, but I will always carry with me the things you have taught me and shown me as a Taylor woman, thank you for providing me with the history of our family, so that I have knowledge and foundation of my roots...I love you


Love

Chibueze and Arvietta Taylor Mba
Buckeye, Az

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Memorial Events
for Irene Brooks

Dec

27

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Timothy Community Church

1600 W. 25th Ave., Gary, IN

Dec

27

Wake

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Timothy Community Church

1600 W. 25th Ave., Gary, IN

Dec

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Timothy Community Church

1600 W. 25th Ave., Gary, IN

Dec

28

Entombment

Calumet Park Cemetery

IN

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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