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Obituary For Elease Brooks

Ms. Elease Brooks, 65, of 2511 Wildwood Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Shelby, NC. She was born on July 27, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Robert Brooks and Estelle Thompson Brooks.

Elease was a graduate of Crest High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Cleveland Community College. She did further study at Gardner Webb University. Her employment included working as a computer programmer with Carolina Freight and as a teacher at both No. 3 Township and Graham Elementary Schools.

Elease in her younger years was a member of Ellis Chapel Baptist Church where she served in the missionary department, usher board, vacation bible school and was a van driver for the youth choir. Her pastimes included traveling, sewing, shopping and she loved children and she loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Brooks; a brother, Willie Brooks; two sisters, Elizabeth Edwards and Olivia Tate and a granddaughter, Sophia Estelle Hopper.

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Kia Anise Brooks of Shelby; four brothers, Rev. Larry Brooks, Johnny Brooks (Julie), Joe Brooks and Glenn Brooks all of Shelby and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Due to recent coronavirus state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings, the service for Ms. Brooks will be private. She may be viewed on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM with a reception of friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the church.

Guest Book

Dear Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I attended Crest High School with Elease and remember her as sweet, kind, and fun to be around. It was good to see her at our last class reunion. She was a special lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Cindy Bowen Campos

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Dear Family All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I so enjoyed the friendship of Mae & Keith. They were not only cousins but very good friends. Blessings Pam Harris

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Attended Crest High with Elease. Remember her as a lovely young lady. So sorry to hear of her death. Prayers for the family. Kay Rollins Grigg

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I am so sorry for your loss. She was certainly one of a kind! I am so very glad I knew her and she considered me a friend! Kia, tight hugs to you ... ! I know you will miss her, you two used to crack me up with your conversations! Ms Elease will be missed

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I will always remember our conversations and laughter..will miss you my friend..love Cynthia W.

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I will always remember our conversations and laughter..will miss you my friend..love Cynthia W.

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Ms. Brooks worked for Head Start with me for several years. She was also Teacher Assistant for my son when he was in Head Start. He loved her and she did a great job. She was a hard worker and fun to be around. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers will be with the family during this difficult time. Patti Norman

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To the Brooks family I am sorry for your lost. May God Bless you all. J. Adams

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To the Brooks family, so sorry for your lost

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Mae you will be miss but I will never forget talks That We had so take yur rest I will see u agin Tootsie

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I am sorry for your lost. My prayers go out to the family. BOB Brooks.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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