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Esther Brooks Obituary

ESTHER BROOKS Gary, Indiana On Oct. 25, 2007, Esther Brooks transitioned to her eternal reward. Queen Esther Brooks was born in Mounds, Illinois, on July 22, 1935, to Charles Fields and Georgia Lee. She served on the Deaconess Board and was a faithful member of Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church in East Chicago, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Jesse Brooks, Jr., her grandson, Ladell Fields, her brothers, Eddie Hampton and Adley Berry "Conway" Vann, & sisters, Culley Mae Vann and Edythe "Blondie" McFarland. She is survived by her children, Robert Fields, Aregia Brooks, Edythe (Leander) Ervin, Linzell (Mary) Brooks, Zeritha Vaxter, all of Gary, IN, Ralph (Camilla) Moore of Union City, GA; her sisters, Shirley Vann, Cora Vaughn, Barbara Vann and Vernice Vann; her brothers, Algia Lee, William "Dehay" (Mary Alice) Bogan, Willie Vann Jr., Hildred (Francis) Vann, Cornelius Vann and Holden Vann; her sisters-in-law, Lillian Hampton and Mary Lee; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, November 1, 2007, at Brunswick Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 5529 W. 5th Ave., Gary, IN. Visitation will be from 9 - 10 a.m. and funeral service will start at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of sending flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or online at www.cancer.org. Professional services rendered by Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2007.

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milton mable

November 25, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Anthony Vivocus

November 24, 2007

Zeritha & Family,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you in your time of need. I to share the passing of a parent, I can say with time it will ease alittle, but the joy of your love will last forever.

William (Bill) Hinckle

November 24, 2007

Ms. Zeritha Carshel Brooks (Vaxter),no words can I say to lesson the heart felt passing of your mother, but keep your eyes on the sparrow, and feel God work he's unchanging hand. You & your family are in my prayers I love you Carshel, and will see you soon.

Charmaine henley

November 23, 2007

I"m sorry for your loss,I loss my mother Karen 4 years ago and she loved her very much so be strong and my God bless you in your time of need

Alex Falkslore

November 22, 2007

My Dearest Zeritha Carshel
I love you. You and your family are in my prayors lean and depend on GOD!!!

lessie mable

November 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Hildred, Frances, Felicia, Clentonia, ShazzMonet & Lil' Francis Vann

November 1, 2007

Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.

Deepest Sympathy,

Elder & Sis. Eddie Harvey

November 1, 2007

To the Brooks family you have our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers and we know that God will take care of you and give you strength.

Isetta Culver-Edwards

October 31, 2007

To Rev. Linzell and Mary Brooks: Our prayers are with you and your family. God loves you and so do I.

Bill Price

October 31, 2007

Min. Linzell Brooks
Glory be unto God our Lord and Savior, It was with grate sorryful joy when I hard of your mother pass to glory. You and Mary be strong in the Lord.

God Blessing be with you and your Family,

William Price

Otis Brewer

October 31, 2007

To: Rev. Linzell & Mary Brooks

I was not really saddened to hear of your mother passing because she was a child of God. She always said you would take care of her down here. You should know He is going to take care of her up there in glory. For her faith was real.
God Bless.

Rev. J. C. Wade

October 31, 2007

To: Rev. Linzell & Mary Brooks

Brother, I know you is in the Lord, our Father will, for your mother knew your call as well; therefore stand still and let His will for you, BLESS YOU.

A Warm christain Love,

Rev. Wade

Calvin & Charla Andrews

October 31, 2007

To: Our dearest family,
We were saddened by the passing of our Aunt Esther. She was well loved by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with her kids. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Minister H. Carl Gary

October 31, 2007

To Linzell, Zoritha, Edithe & Family, You have my deepest sympathy, and I pray that you all are comforted by the precious memories of your beloved Mother.
"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, we all shall be changed". Your Mother has changed time for eternity. May she rest in peace as you all continue in this life, in Peace.

Janice Merritt

October 30, 2007

To the Brooks family,
I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I worked with Aregia and her sister at Americall,
and I got to know the family pretty well, especially Mrs. Brooks. She was a faithful women of God, always smiling and always prayerful. May the good Lord keep you all together and think how your mother would have wanted you all to remain close.

Stay Blessed,

GRACE VANN

October 30, 2007

I NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO REALLY KNOW AUNT ESTHER BUT FROM WHAT I WAS TOLD SHE WAS A LOVING AND KIND WOMAN I HATE I WAS NEVER BLESSED TO HAVE HER IN MY LIFE SO I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THOSE LEFT BEHIND AND TELL THEM THAT GOD WILL GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON AND REMEMBER ALL SHE STOOD FOR

GRACE VANN AND SONS
SENECA, BRUCE JR. AND MARCELLO

Henrietta & Mack Myles

October 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sister J Barnett

October 30, 2007

To Mary & Linzell, Edith & Leander:

My condolences to each of you.

Be encouraged!

The ache in your hearts will soon be replaced with joy!
Because of the blessed hope,
you will see her again.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

monica keith

October 30, 2007

To my family,
For Matthew 5:4 states " Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted" There is no one who can comfort you during this time but God. Continue to praise God during this time of sorrow. Only he can heal the heart. For earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal.

Love Always,
your baby sister,
Monica

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