of Melbourne, AR

June 19, 1932 - December 7, 2018

Francis Marie Brooks, 86, of Melbourne, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018.

She was born on June 19, 1932 in Melbourne, Arkansas to Jessie B Cooley and Elizabeth (Colburn) Cooley.

She was a wonderful, fun loving, gracious woman. Francis was of the Pentecostal faith and she enjoyed reading the bible. She loved seeing her family and cooking for them. Her children and their families were her greatest accomplishments.

She is survived by her three sons, Delmus Brooks of Montgomery, Alabama, Calvin Brooks of Wetumka, Alabama, and James Brooks of Cave City, Arkansas; and eleven grandchildren, Lindsey Graham, Amanda Haigler, Joseph Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Justin Brooks, Angel Brooks, Brittany Baker, Stephanie Baker, Cheyenne Brooks, Caleb Brooks, and Jonathan Brooks.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald D. Brooks; two brothers, Joseph Cooley and Rufus Cooley; four sisters, Lilly Anderson, Bonnie Green, Vadie Baker, and MoHaley Johnson.

Pallbearers are Delmus Brooks, Calvin Brooks, James Brooks, Caleb Brooks, Tanner Brooks and Justin Brooks.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Barren Fork Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com