Aleta Claudine Glover Brooks

Aleta Claudine Glover Brooks was born on December 2, 1933, alongside her twin sister, Oneta, in Gordon, Texas, to Claude and Willie Mae Harrington Glover. She passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Visitation will be held at the Baum Carlock Bumgardner annex in Mineral Wells from 6-8 PM on Monday, September 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at the Baum Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home Chapel at 2 PM, Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Graveside services will follow the Services at Willow Pond Cemetery, south of Mineral Wells.

Aleta was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved twin sister Oneta, and her brothers Kenneth and Clayton. She is survived by her sons: Terry Brooks (wife Mickey) of Weatherford; Mike Brooks and Dale Brooks (wife Tena), both of Mineral Wells; and by her daughters: Amy Atkins (husband Darryl) of Strawn and Susan Main, of Ranger. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who adored her.

Aleta spent most of her life in Palo Pinto County, though she also cherished periods living in other parts of Texas. She attended Progress School as a child before moving to the Mineral Wells School system and graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1951.

After retiring from her distinguished service with the federal government—where she began her career at Fort Wolters, rising to Post Mail Officer, and concluded it at the Corps of Engineers office in Fort Worth—Aleta devoted much of her time to her greatest passion: dance. Beginning with square dancing and later excelling in competitive ballroom dancing, she brought joy to everyone around her. She enjoyed showing visitors videos of her latest competition before retiring from competitions.

She will be missed by many friends and family. May she rest in peace.