Susan A. Brooks

Susan A. Brooks, 78, Kokomo, passed away peacefully at 2:50 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at home. She was born January 27, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana to Kenneth and Elenore (Rowe) Fetters. On June 14, 1957, she married Willard Brooks, who preceded her in death on February 6, 1991.
Susan graduated from Eastern High School in 1953. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University School of Music in 1957 and her Masters of Music from Butler University in 1967. She taught music in Niles, Michigan, Montmorenci, Pine Village, and was the choral director at Kokomo High School for twenty-six years, retiring in 1999. After retirement, she taught piano and voice privately. Susan had a passion for music and received great joy when her students excelled. Beginning in high school and for most of her life, she directed her church choir. Her community involvement included Kokomo Morning Musicale, Community Concerts, Kokomo Civic Chorus, Symphonic Chorus, I.U. Alumni Association, and Eastern/Howard School Board. She was a life member of Kokomo Civic Theatre and participated as a performer and director. Susan was a member of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Brooks, Tampa; daughter, Kimberly (Carey) Clouser, Kokomo; son, Nathan (Jo Anne) Brooks, Mulberry; and Jodi (Matt), Poland; grandchildren; Tyler (Kelly) Clouser, Indianapolis, Brian Clouser, St. Petersburg; and Isabella Creasy, Mulberry. Great-grandchildren; Elijah and Keira Clouser. She is also survived by her brother and sister, Ronald Fetters and Constance Roach.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Daniel Fetters.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, December 1, 2014 at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2000 West Jefferson Street, with Senior Pastor Jerry Van Auken officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00PM to 8:00PM on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, and from 9:00AM until time of service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: Rescue Farm, 7101 Flowing Well Road, Poland, IN 47868 or to the charity of your choice.