Addie Brooks

Addie Brooks

Addie Brooks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2009.
Addie Jackson Brooks MARION, Va. Addie Jackson Brooks, age 90, died Friday, Dec., 11, 2009, in Hampton, Va. She was born April 27, 1919, in Spruce Pine, N.C. She was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and had lived most of her life in Marion, Va. Mrs. Brooks was an avid quilter and was most especially devoted to the care of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rush B. Brooks; one son, Darrell Brooks; and one grandson, Stephen Keith "Stevie" Brooks. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Ernie Eberle of Richardson, Texas, Judy and Ronnie Weade of Hampton and Christine and Justin Terry of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Lila Brooks and Steve and Janet Brooks, all of Marion; one sister, Lola Pruitt of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Reverend Gary Trout, Reverend David Neitch and Reverend Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery, Marion. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Brooks Family.

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December 19, 2009

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December 15, 2009

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December 13, 2009

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Jeannee Clapp

December 19, 2009

Christine, Steve, Ron and Families

I did not know about the loss of your Mother until today. Your Mother and Dad were very special people to me. I pray God will be with you and give you comfort, especially during the holidays.

Love to All,
Jeannee Clapp

Ruth Ann Joines

December 15, 2009

Christine, Steve and families

May the Lord comfort your families during the loss of your mother. I always loved Addie and Rush and thought your mother was a very beautiful lady inside and out. We will remember you all in our prayers.

Love
Ruth Ann

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