of Earle, AR
January 28, 1926 - April 14, 2023
Charlotte Pennington Brooks, 97, of Earle, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at home.
Mrs. Brooks was a member of Earle Baptist Church. She served on the Benevolence Home Outreach and the Kitchen Committees for several years. Her pride and joy was setting up a new bus fund for church. She also served on the Rebuilding Committee, following the May 2008 tornado that came through Earle.
She served as President of the Earle Country Garden Club for 8 years, and was appointed to the Crittenden County Library Board, on which she served 22 years.
Charlotte Pennington Brooks was born January 28th, in Crossett, Arkansas, to Junius and Ruth Pennington. She graduated from Crossett High School in 1944, and moved to Helena, Arkansas, where she met her husband, James Brooks. They were married February 14, 1952, and lived in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, for 17 years where they raised their daughter, Cathy, and son, Vernon. They later relocated to Earle, Arkansas, where they retired.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jim, and her 5 brothers: John, Willie-Van, Frank, Coy-Ed, and Clyde, and her only sister, Barbara.
She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Brooks and her son, Vernon Brooks and wife, Judy; granddaughter Amy; and 3 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Earle Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
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18 Condolence(s)
Jim Bond
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
She was always so nice when I saw here . She and her Husband were such a great asset for Earle.
Tilar sparks
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Praying for Cathy & Vernon. Mrs. Brooks was such a special lady. I’m so thankful I got the chance to meet & care for her! Love you always Mrs. B💜
Patsy Criswell
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rest In Peace,Nana ill always remember the good times we had at Christmas when we were at Judy and Vern’s house.Cathy and Vern so sorry for your loss.
Elaine White
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Godspeed to a very kind lady .
Lisa Coats
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Prayers to the Family and Friends and the Caregivers we love you Mrs Brooks rest in peace sweet ladyâ¤ï¸
Dee Atkins Cothran
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Praying for Cathy , Vernon and all the family.
Roger Atkins
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Vernon and Cathy prayers for you in this difficult time. Your mom was a sweet lady and wonderful friend. Roger
Angela Morris
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
I will miss you always Ms.B.. You can finally rest easy now. Love you sweet lady ! Angela/CNA Caring Hearts Homecare
Robbie A McKinney
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Prayers are with the family of Mrs Brooks. I was a privilege to know Mr and Mrs Brooks. Mrs Brooks always showed a caring others.
Coretta Allen
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Prayers for Cathy, Vernon, family and friends. Ms. Brooks was our neighbor for the past seventeen years. I also had the blessing of caring for her sometimes. I know she has found a television in heaven and is watching The Andy Griffith Show!!! Rest peacefully, Beautiful! Much love!
Julie
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Cathy and Vernon,
Sorry for the loss of you sweet Mother.
Julie Swepston Alpe
Judy Bond
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Sara Ellen and Ron Reid
Monday, April 17, 2023
Cathy and family,
It was our pleasure and an honor to have known your precious mother for some thirty years. She was such a strong lady who was unfailingly loving and kind. This world was certainly a better place because she was in it. We send our love and deepest condolences and pray that your many wonderful memories of her will give you comfort and peace in these difficult days.
Eugene
Monday, April 17, 2023
Prayers are ongoing for Cathy, Vernon and all of the family. Mrs. Brooks was such a kind and sweet lady.
Carol (Wood) Eden
Monday, April 17, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was such a sweet lady.
Elbbert person
Monday, April 17, 2023
She isinabetter place.
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Monday, April 17, 2023
Emilie Cousin