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Frances Brooks Obituary
Frances was a woman of endless love and joy for life and all those around her. She embraced every waking moment with enthusiasm, found joy at every turn and loved without hesitation.
She was preceded in death by husband, Harley Brooks; and son, Phillip Brooks.
She is survived by son, Danny (Regina) Talton; daughter, Harlene Mabrey; grandchildren, Sabrina (Chris) Taliaferro, Sonya (Les) Clements, Glea Mabrey, Christina (Tony) Lancaster, Toni (Adam) Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Luke Taliaferro, Levi Taliaferro, Hannah Mabrey, Alex Mabrey, Gretchen Mabrey, Brianna Lancaster, Lynze Lancaster, Clay Lancaster, Gavin Wolfe and Alyssa Wolfe; sister, Elma Ragsdale; brother, Jake Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Luke Taliaferro, Levi Taliaferro, Chris Taliaferro, Glea Mabrey, Tony Lancaster and Clay Lancaster.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Special thanks to Encompass Hospice, Dr. Szeto, and friends and family.
The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service today at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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July 2, 2019
Please accept my condolences on your loss. The loss of a loved one can be very heartbreaking. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. As you remember your mother and grandmother, may you be comforted in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)
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Jul
2
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery - Gadsden2209 East Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35903
Jul
2
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery - Gadsden2209 East Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35903
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