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Donna Brooks Obituary

Sunrise: May 29, 1959
Sunset: September 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna L Brooks, announces her peaceful passing September 23, 2025.

A celebration to honor her life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church, 527 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington DC, 20003. Visitation with the family will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at National Harmony Memorial Cemetery, 7101 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785.

Donna is preceded in death by her son Gary Brooks, parents Elsie Brooks and Max Brooks, sisters Adriene Brooks and Marilynn Brooks. She is survived by six sisters, two brothers, a host of nieces and nephews, family, and friends who loved her and who will cherish her memory. Services entrusted to Stewart Funeral Home.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 28, 2025.

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Vickie Brooks Cumberlander

October 2, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. I remember the family reunion I had in Charlotte and Donna came down. We had a great time. I will remember the good times

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Liberty Baptist Church

527 Kentucky Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20003

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11:00 a.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

527 Kentucky Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20003

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4001 Benning Road, N.E. , Washington, DC 20019

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