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1935
DIED
2024
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Elinor Brooks Obituary
October 9, 1935 - October 27, 2024
Preceded in death by sister, Phyllis Lynn; parents, Clyde and Garnette Lawson.
Survived by daughters, Laura Maxwell (Martin) and Katie Cords (Steve); granddaughters, Maddy Jewell (Ronnie), Molly Maxwell (Sam Foster), Elizabeth and Leah Cords; sister, Nancy Nothwehr; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
VISITATION: Thursday, November 7th, from 5 to 7 p.m., at West Center Chapel. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, November 8th, 11 a.m., at Dundee Presbyterian Church. PRIVATE INTERMENT: Clarinda, IA, Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society or the Omaha Home for Boys.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler
West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Rd.
402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com
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