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.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God be with you.
James , i am so sorry about your mom. You were the best son a mother could have. You gave her your best.
Gail
I have been Ms.Marie's neighbor for most of the last 15 years. She has always been a good neighbor. She most definitely loved her children, grandchildren and most of the Lord. She read her Bible faithfully. We all will miss her here at Melbourne Meadows. R.I.P. until we meet again. I love you.