Ann Rogers Brooks, 84, of Oxford, NC passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1936 to Alvin and Annie Averette Rogers.
Defying all odds at birth as a pre-mature baby, she lived her whole life in her grandmother’s house. A graduate of Oxford High School and Mrs. Fullers Business School, she proudly served her community for 25 plus years at Hall’s Drug Store as Bookkeeper and all around “Girl Friday”.
Ann married U.J. Brooks on November 26th, 1959 and stayed by his side during their 36 years of marriage until his passing.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Brooks Thompson (Gene); son, Urquhart James “Jim” Brooks Jr. (Dana); four grandchildren, Matthew Rogers Elliott, Anna Katlyn Thompson (Jorge), Urquhart James “Hart” Brooks, III, and Hayden Critcher Brooks; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford, NC, by Reverend Lemar Wheeler.
It is requested that all attending plan to practice safe social distancing and wear an appropriate face covering.
The service will be recorded and attached to Ann’s obituary on www.GNVFuneralHome.com for future viewing.
The Brooks family is proudly being served by Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home.
Gentry-Newell & Vaughan FH - Oct 2, 2020
Defying all odds at birth as a pre-mature baby, she lived her whole life in her grandmother’s house. A graduate of Oxford High School and Mrs. Fullers Business School, she proudly served her community for 25 plus years at Hall’s Drug Store as Bookkeeper and all around “Girl Friday”.
Ann married U.J. Brooks on November 26th, 1959 and stayed by his side during their 36 years of marriage until his passing.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Brooks Thompson (Gene); son, Urquhart James “Jim” Brooks Jr. (Dana); four grandchildren, Matthew Rogers Elliott, Anna Katlyn Thompson (Jorge), Urquhart James “Hart” Brooks, III, and Hayden Critcher Brooks; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford, NC, by Reverend Lemar Wheeler.
It is requested that all attending plan to practice safe social distancing and wear an appropriate face covering.
The service will be recorded and attached to Ann’s obituary on www.GNVFuneralHome.com for future viewing.
The Brooks family is proudly being served by Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home.
Gentry-Newell & Vaughan FH - Oct 2, 2020
Ann Rogers Brooks, 84, of Oxford, NC passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1936 to Alvin and Annie Averette Rogers.
Defying all odds at birth as a pre-mature baby, she lived her whole life in her grandmother’s house. A graduate of Oxford High School and Mrs. Fullers Business School, she proudly served her community for 25 plus years at Hall’s Drug Store as Bookkeeper and all around “Girl Friday”.
Ann married U.J. Brooks on November 26th, 1959 and stayed by his side during their 36 years of marriage until his passing.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Brooks Thompson (Gene); son, Urquhart James “Jim” Brooks Jr. (Dana); four grandchildren, Matthew Rogers Elliott, Anna Katlyn Thompson (Jorge), Urquhart James “Hart” Brooks, III, and Hayden Critcher Brooks; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford, NC, by Reverend Lemar Wheeler.
It is requested that all attending plan to practice safe social distancing and wear an appropriate face covering.
The service will be recorded and attached to Ann’s obituary on www.GNVFuneralHome.com for future viewing.
The Brooks family is proudly being served by Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home.
Gentry-Newell & Vaughan FH - Oct 2, 2020
Defying all odds at birth as a pre-mature baby, she lived her whole life in her grandmother’s house. A graduate of Oxford High School and Mrs. Fullers Business School, she proudly served her community for 25 plus years at Hall’s Drug Store as Bookkeeper and all around “Girl Friday”.
Ann married U.J. Brooks on November 26th, 1959 and stayed by his side during their 36 years of marriage until his passing.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Brooks Thompson (Gene); son, Urquhart James “Jim” Brooks Jr. (Dana); four grandchildren, Matthew Rogers Elliott, Anna Katlyn Thompson (Jorge), Urquhart James “Hart” Brooks, III, and Hayden Critcher Brooks; and one great-granddaughter, Victoria.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Oxford, NC, by Reverend Lemar Wheeler.
It is requested that all attending plan to practice safe social distancing and wear an appropriate face covering.
The service will be recorded and attached to Ann’s obituary on www.GNVFuneralHome.com for future viewing.
The Brooks family is proudly being served by Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home.
Gentry-Newell & Vaughan FH - Oct 2, 2020
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