"I?m still your favorite cousin. Love ? Danielle (TT). Enjoy the next level. "
In loving memory of
Rosie Lee Brooks
September 14, 1940 - April 19, 2022
Rosie Lee Brooks was born Saturday, September 14, 1940 to Daisy Mae Sawyer and Johnny Leen Brooks in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was the oldest of five children. She retired from OPS after 30+ years as a Food Service Assistant and after retirement she continued working in the labor force at Family Dollar and Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging. Rosie was very talented; she was a member of a sewing and ceramic club and enjoyed quilting among other creative art and crafts activities. She will be remembered as a mean sweetheart with a heart of gold! She is preceded in death by her Mother: Daisy Mae Sawyer; Father: Johnny Lee Brooks; Daughter: Yvonne M. Brooks; Siblings: Elvin C. Brooks, Johnny (Ted) Brooks, Charles (Muffy) Brooks, Mary Francis Brooks. She leaves to cherish in her memory her children: Larry, Anna, Freddie (Chuck) Brooks; Bestie/Sister from another mother, Velma Jones; sister-in-law: Anny B. Brooks, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, Jaiyan and a host of other family and friends.
Tributes
"Our family would like to offer our deepest sympathy for the entire Brooks family. I have many fond childhood memories of Rose.She would pile as many kids in her car as she could, and take us to the drive in movie, Carter lake,lake manawa.She always spoke her mind and didn't care who didn't like it.She will be truly missed."
"Rose ?, you lived a good life. I will miss you Sister n law. You were my last Sister n law left. We fussed at each other like we were actually sisters?. We attended Prince of Peace Baptist Church together for many many years. You were faithful there until your health began to fail. I thank God you are no longer in pain. R. I. P. ??and kiss ? my Mr. Muffin for me please. I will love you always Sis. Until we see each other again, l remain your Sister n Law, Anny B. Brooks.... "
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May the God of all comfort be a source of comfort to the family during this difficult time of mourning.Psalms 119:76"
"To Ms. Rose's family, me and my family are sending our deepest condolences to her family members during this time of bereavement. I love and miss her immensely. She was like my momma. She would always check on me and I would stop by frequently to visit her. May she rest in peace. Amen"
"To the family of Mrs Rose Brooks words can't express the sadness I have in my heart at this is time we go back over 40 yrs. And if there is anything I can do to easy your pain I'm just a phone call away. May GOD bless and keep the family at this time.....May she RIH"