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Dr. Constance Elizabeth Brooks

06/18/1946 - 01/14/2026

Dr.  Constance Elizabeth Brooks obituary, 06/18/1946-01/14/2026, Washington, DC

BORN

06/18/1946

DIED

01/14/2026

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John T. Rhines Funeral Home

1505 Kenilworth Avenue NE

Washington, District of Columbia

Constance Brooks Obituary

Dr. Constance Elizabeth Brooks, beloved child of God, AKA, educator, aunt, sister, and friend transitioned from this life on January 14, 2026. Teacher and administator in DC Public Schools and retired Associate Professor at Bowie State University, Dr. Brooks promoted excellence and perserverance. She was a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Xi Omega Chapter. A Silver Star, Dr. Brooks was a member of her sorority for 49 years.
Services will be held on February 27, 2026 at 9:30am at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 3601 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 26, 2026.

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