Dorothy Brooks Obituary
Dorothy A Brooks, 91, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday March 11,2026. Born in Prospect, VA Dorothy spent time living in Irvington, NJ before settling in to Little Egg Harbor in 1994. Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo, and going to Atlantic City where she was a member of the Golden Circle of South Jersey.
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Roy and Nannie Brown.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Samuel Brooks, daughters Gwendolyn Cobbs, and Bernadette Zachery, stepson Gregory Brooks, grandchildren Nadia, Shantiquah, and Sadiquah, and great grandchildren Messiah, Samir, Sadiquah and Anari.
Cremation will be private.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
160 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
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