J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

Obituary For Deborah Brooks

Spartanburg, SC- Through God’s grace and His mercy on early Monday morning, July 13, 2020, God called Deborah Owens Brooks home to rest in His eternal garden. She was known as a loving wife, a devoted mother, a dedicated Mi-Mi and Grandmother, a loving mother-in-law, a supportive sister, a loving cousin and friend.

Deborah accepted Christ early in life and knew her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was employed with General Electric for 25 years and retired from there in 2014.

She was a native of Spartanburg, SC and was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace Owens and the granddaughter of the late Ruth Black Littlejohn and David Littlejohn. Also preceding her in death are one sister, Sandra Owens and one brother, Terry Owens.

Deborah cherished her family. She leaves behind her loving husband, Michael E. Brooks, Sr., her 3 children that she simply adored, Tim (Farlisa) Owens,of Powdersville, SC, Yolanda (Ryan) Davis, of Greenville, SC and Michael E. (Erica) Brooks, II, of Atlanta, GA. She leaves one sister, Linda Owens and one brother, Robert Owens both of Spartanburg, SC.

She leaves seven grandchildren that will greatly miss their MiMi -Timothy.

Owens, Tiarra Owens, Ja’Quez Owens, Aidan Brooks, Kobe Davis, Kaeleb Davis and Kaiser Davis and one Great-Grand, Nevaeh Owens.

She leaves numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends behind.

A Celebration of the Life of Deborah Owens Brooks will be held graveside on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC.

Guest Book

Condolences to the Brook and Owens family. Trudy Woodruff

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July 16, 2020 Dearest Friend and Sister, Deborah. My heart is deeply saddened when I realize you are no longer here. Then I see you now, in your new home, and I realize you are experiencing the grandest kind of freedom, peace and rest. You have exchanged your burdens for a luminous robe. There is a jeweled crown upon your head and the smile you wear and the glorious light in your eyes exude a joy and loveliness beyond any earthly comparison. As I see you, thus, my dear friend, my sad heart is lightened. My weeping is for me, I realize, for your soul soars in splendid perfection. Thank You, Father, for Deborah. My life is enriched because she was here. A lovely rose in my garden of friends, she now adorns Your fair land. Embrace her for me, for I was not blessed to give her that farewell embrace. Tell her once again that I love her and in my memory, she will always be near. Farewell, Sweet Lady. You are loved by me and I will miss you as I find deep comfort in knowing that you are now very literally in the precious, nail-scarred hands of the Savior you loved and longed to see. I love you forever, Grace

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My heart goes out to my family, with much prayer and grief. God allowed us to come together again as family and share a little time together. Deb I will always remember your kindness, your smile but most of all your sincere friendship. Family, deb is at peace, I pray you will find peace knowing she is watching over you and you will see her again. The Jeter and Herndon Family

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With great grief I am sending my condolences to the Family I worked with Deb at Ge. I felt like we were sister. She had a great spirit.Praying for God to give you Peace and Strength until we meet her in Heaven Love Janet Hunter

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Our children were joined together in marriage and we were always MiMi and Nana together on Mother's Day when they would take us out with the boys. We would take about our children and grandchildren and I am really going to miss you dearly. Watch over us all from your Heavenly home .

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Condolences to the Brooks family. Mrs Deb and I were coworkers before she retired from GE. There were so many great memories of us in the Blades area.The dinners, the laughter and that big smile that she always had. I Thank GOD that I had the opportunity to know her and listen to her talk about her family. She was so proud of them. Our hearts mourn with you and we rejoice in knowing that Mrs Deb knew the LORD. We are Praying for you all. Vonda Simmons

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Sincere condolences to the Owens-Brooks families. I worked with Deb at GE and she exhibited the characteristics of a kind and loving person. Praying God will grant peace, comfort, and strength to you during your journey of grief. Alice G. Burton

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Deb, I will truly miss our weekly talks, our lunches out but most of all you, your smile and the fellowship. I thank God for bringing us together after so many years. You are definitely my sister in Christ. Family rejoice in knowing that she is resting in heaven. Janice Wilkins The Dawkins and Wilkins Family

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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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