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Aurelia Brooks Obituary

January 18, 1931-May 11, 2021. Aurelia Ruth Brooks, daughter of Harriet Ferguson and Rio Grande Roberts Jr., died on May 11, 2021, at the age of 90, in Los Angeles, California. She was raised in Washington DC, and moved to Los Angeles with husband, Dr. Warren R. Brooks Jr. in the 1950's. Aurelia worked nationally and locally for the Urban League and on several political campaigns. She felt that her most rewarding work was co-founding the California Afro American Museum, in 1977, alongside former U.S. Congresswoman and LA County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke. She was the museum's first Director.Aurelia is survived by her husband of 69 years, Dr. Warren Brooks Jr.; their children and their spouses Randy and Jovana Lara-Brooks, and Lisa and Anthony Turner Washington Jr. (Tony); and their seven grandchildren: Brandon Austin, Cameron Alexander, Lara Alexandra, Hunter Antonio, Ava Aurelia, Anthony Turner (Scotty), and Lena Gabriella.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on May 21, 2021.

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Alimatou sexk

November 14, 2025

She was a really nice lady. And very kind and mindfull women. I lived in her property for almost 15 years but never had problems or any kind of misunderstanding. May her sweet soul rest in paradise.

Dr Vicki Hudson

May 15, 2025

Blessings to family. Love you all

Vicki Hudson

June 11, 2023

Remembering Mrs Brooks from Highland Beach.
Your neighbor

Joyce A Jackson

November 21, 2021

My best friend & Army trainee leader invited me to share a dinner invite, I remember such "Love" & "joy" I felt that evening, I never knew her before the event. May God guide your family through this difficult
time & strengthen you with
the love she showed strangers.

Andrea

August 3, 2021

Aurelia, although I knew her for a very short period of time. She was warm, kind and unforgettable. I admired her. I cannot imagine what the loss of your mother has meant. May God bless you and and all of the family members that she left behind. May you have His perfect peace that surpasses all understanding.

Lisa Washington

June 2, 2021

Aurelia will be laid to rest on June 5th in Washington DC at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. The family is having a private ceremony. We thank McGuire’s Funeral Home for their assistance and support.

Vicki Hudson

June 1, 2021

Lisa Brooks: from a friend and neighbor at Highland Beach. Condolences to you and your family.
I understand, since my father, Theodore Hudson, went to heaven a month ago.
Stay in touch, Love, Vicki

Vaughn C Payne Jr MD

May 22, 2021

Deepest condolences to the Brooks family. We met in 1962 and I have have the memories of only a small portion Aurelia's legacy. Her "Bright Moments" will be sorely missed.

Chris Strudwick-Turner

May 22, 2021

One of my other Moms. When I moved to LA from DC she was there for me. Will miss her larger than life personality and ready smile. The Strudwick and Turner families send their heartfelt and full love to the Brooks family. God bless.

Chrys Terry

May 22, 2021

Aurelia has been a part of my entire life. She was exuberant, wise, sassy and always did her life’s journey on her own terms . A leader and a mentor who always wanted the best for you ❣ Rest well Aurelia Chrys Terry. Aka (Harriette)

ROSINA V JACKSON

May 21, 2021

I'm so sorry to see this farewell this evening. We weren't close but there was always a genuineness in the infrequent times we met. Rest in peace Aurelia..!!

Patrice McLurkin Grant

May 21, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Carter

May 21, 2021

Aurelia brought beauty to our world in all she was and all she did. Her memory lives on through her amazing family and CAAM, a permanent memorial to her love of the art of black folk. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Lisa Brooks Washington

May 21, 2021

Funeral will take place Saturday, May 22nd, at Angelus Funeral Home, in Los Angeles CA.
Virtual viewing of Aurelia’s funeral. Sat 5/22/21@ 10 am pst:

Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88465101999?pwd=Y1I4WGsrdWtBVkVMbW5YZG40cE9FQT09

Meeting ID: 884 6510 1999
Passcode:1234

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Facebook link:

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