of Stella, AR
August 19, 1935 - December 26, 2021
Imogene ''Jean'' Brooks Vanatta, ''Memaw'', was called home to our Lord and Savior on Sunday December 26th, 2021, at her home in Stella, Arkansas at the age of 86 years.
She was born August 19th, 1935, in Stella, Arkansas to Charlie D. Brooks and Josephine ''Josie'' Jones Brooks.
Jean was united in marriage to Ray E. Vanatta on January 16th, 1956, and together they raised one daughter.
Jean devoted her time and energy to being a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, musician, and homemaker who was most proud of her faith, family, friends, and music.
Her family recognized her as always being caring, content, dependable, persistent, and hardworking. She loved to spend time fishing, playing music on the square at Mountain View, and looking for antiques. She was a member of Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ray E. Vanatta; her daughter and son-in-law of Sage, Tammy and Doug Miller; two grandchildren and their spouses: Daniel and Brooke Miller of Sage, and Holly and Lee Harris of Sage; five great-grandchildren: Ty Miller, Orrin Miller, Paden Miller, Emmitt Harris, and Raylyn Harris, all of Sage; one sibling: Doris Jackson of Melbourne; and a host of family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers: Ezra Brooks, Delphia Brooks, Elvie Brooks, Floyd Brooks, Lloyd Brooks, Esbie Brooks, Elgin Brooks, Ellis Brooks, Everett Brooks, and one sister: Icephine Shaver.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Bailey officiating the service and Charlie, Roger, and Seth Brooks assisting. Burial to follow at Pine Grove/Reeves Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers are as follows: Daniel Miller, Doug Miller, Lee Harris, Gordon Brooks, Erik Jackson, Jeff Eddy, Blane Johnson, and Paul Gene Shaver. Honorary pallbearers are as follows: Delmus Johnson, Seth Brooks, Roger Brooks, Charlie Brooks, JC Craig, Jay Berry, and BB Johnson.
The family wishes to thank everyone for all the prayers, love, and support during this special time of need.
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29 Condolence(s)
Melissa Brooks Klinger
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Tammy,
You, Uncle Ray, and the entire family have been in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very precious lady. How I wish there had been more opportunities through the years for me to sit and visit with her and hear her stories of growing up and the shenanigans of all her brothers and sisters. I will always cherish the memories I have of her.
Deanna Grace
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Sending prayers to the family. I sure love to listen to her play guitar.
Leon
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Your in my thoughts and prayers,
Kathleen
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Tammie I am so sorry to hear about you mom.I am not feeling will are I would be there today love and prayers for you all.
Kaleena Arbuco
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Dear Mrs. Tammy & Family,
I am so sorry for your precious loss. Sending lots of love and prayers your way during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kaleena Arbuco
Ronicia Conyers
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
So very sad to hear this news, I always enjoyed visiting with Aunt Imogene. So many memories of watching her Papa and Uncle Bill sing. Lots of love to you all.
Leann Tharp
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Prayers for healing
For family.
Betty and Delmas Johnson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
she was the last of the siblings that played music when we all got together. Growing up my fondest memories were when we would go to grandmas on the weekend, and there was always a "picking and grinning". Aunt Jean could make that guitar talk, Doris, my heart goes out to you losing your sister, Tammy, Uncle Ray and your family, there are no words to express my sorrow for your lose. I loved her and I will miss her.
David and Lori Campbell
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Holly, we are so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Prayers for your family.
Shay Lee
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Heaven just claim a beautiful soul. Prayers of comfort and peace for all the family.
Kurt and Carol Meskimen
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Tammy, Doug, Daniel and Holly our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Jenice Haley
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Condolences and prayers in the days ahead.
charles brooks
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Heaven has a new sweet voice to sing praises to the lord and oh the music that will echo all over heaven. The family in heaven has another member up there. I love my Aunt Jean and I know she is full of peace and joy and enjoying the beauty of heaven. I will miss her, but someday we will sing together again. I pray for the family to have that peace that passes all understanding, that only Jesus can give.
Karen Riley
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
My heart goes out to the family. She was a delight to cat with. Prayers for comfort.
Treva Engelhardt
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Condolences to family. I loved visiting with Jean. Heaven gained a jewel. Cherish your memories.
Tina Simpson
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
My deepest condolences to all the family
She was a sweet lady
Betty Bray Gaither
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of her passing. My Mom and Dad had a grocery store there in MT. Pleasant when I was growing up and I remember the family shopping there. I always enjoyed talking to her when we met up here in Batesville.
Paul Womack
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Such a dear lady! Prayers for Tammy, Doug, Daniel, Brooke, Holly, Lee along with the grandchildren, sibling and nieces/nephews.
Augusta Moore
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Tammy and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne and Augusta
Cheryl Brooks Shaver
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
She was such a special lady. Continued prayers and love for your family.
Brett Farris
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Tammy: We are sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you.
Kathy Carter
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
We are out of town, but y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a special lady. I know she is playing and singing in her heavenly home.
Kathy Carter
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
We are out of town, but y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a special lady. I know she is playing and singing in her heavenly home.
Melissa Steelman
Monday, December 27, 2021
In our thoughts and prayers
Theresa Blackley
Monday, December 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and family.
Cindia L. Yancey
Monday, December 27, 2021
Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Betty Cockrill
Monday, December 27, 2021
Tammy and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I always enjoyed talking with her. My prayers for each of you is that God will wrap you in His loving arms and give you comfort and peace.
Maretta Milligan
Monday, December 27, 2021
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss!
Praying that God will comfort you and your family during this time.ðŸ™ðŸ»
Alan Vickery
Monday, December 27, 2021
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery