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Addie Brooks Obituary

Addie Jackson Brooks, of Marion, Va., 90, died on Friday, December, 11, 2009, in Hampton, Va. She was born on 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, Va., and Christine and Justin Terry, of Marion, Va.; two sons and daughtersin-law, Ronald and Lila Brooks, and Steve and Janet Brooks, all of Marion, Va.; one sister, Lola Pruitt, of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Reverend Gary Trout, the Reverend David Neitch and the Reverend Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery, Marion, Va. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, December 15, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www. seaverbrown.com. SeaverBrown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Brooks Family.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 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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