Almeria "Susie" DeHart Brooks, 78, of 823 Grand Oaks Drive, Eden, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 2012 as a result of a car accident. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 21, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Danview Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks was born July 4, 1933 in Leaksville, NC, daughter of the late Grant Owen and Irene Light DeHart. She was a member of Osborne Baptist Church, however, she grew up as part of Riverview Presbyterian Church. She was part-owner of A & B Pest Control. Surviving are her husband, Gene Brooks of the home; son, Johnny Laws; daughter, Debbie Laws Kallam and husband, Jeff; step-son, Courtland Brooks and wife, June; grandchildren, Bradley Brooks Laws and wife, Liz, Brooklyn Odell Burroughs and husband, Ryan, Courtland Brooks, Jr. and wife, Crystal, and Angela Marsh Johnson; great-grandchildren, Savannah Gray Laws, Jaylon Brice Warren, Ryalyn Brook Burroughs, Bradley Brooks Laws II, Bentley Douglas Burroughs, Kirsten Nicole Robertson, Aubrey Madison Laws, and Skylar Brooks; and sisters, Bettie Ann Brackner and husband, Leon of Alabama, Patsy Brown and husband, Sheldon of West Virginia, and Judy Belle DeHart of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, 1 to 2 PM, at Fair Funeral Home, and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and I'm asking God to bless you and keep his loving arms around you. Jane (mema)Hankins
Jane (Mema) Hankins
Debbie, Brad, Brook - I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very difficult time for you all. My prayers are with you all.
Deanna Bateman Fisher
Wes called this morning to tell us. Harry and I are so sorry to hear the news. We enjoyed knowing Susie in the mountains. I thought she was the cutest lady. She was so friendly and welcoming to us. I felt like she was the real heart of your family, and I know her memory will always be vivid. She will not be forgotten. Love,Harry and Logan Sutton
logan and harry sutton
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Susie was a very special lady and I feel so very privileged to have been blessed to have known her all these years. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Tammy Hale
Debbie & Johnny my thoughts and prayers are with you Kahty (Benton) Funderburk
Kathy Funderburk
Gene and Family, Sincerest Sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Carol McKay (Rakes)
Carol McKay (Rakes)
gene, sorry to hear about your lost, i know she will be miss, any thing we can do please let us know WAYNE @ BILLIE HARRIS
wayne & billie harris
Debbie and family - I am so very sorry for your loss - You are in my prayers -
Phyllis Brown
I am so sorry for your loss, may god bring comfort into your hearts .. Such a Loss, God Bless
Lynn
Sorry for your loss. May our great God fill your hearts with comfort.
David and Paula Owen OBC members
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING MS DEHART. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
TONY & CAROLYN SHAFFER
Gene and family May your memories be your comfort during this difficult time.
Marty Moore
Much love to all ameria's family. She was my litle sister growing up. As we were together most of the time. I will miss her sweet smile when I get home again. sweet dreams almeria... -Ruth Anna Aheron Sisson
Ruth Anna Aheron Sisson
Debbie and family we are so sorry for your loss. May God give you the peace and strength to get you through this difficult time and the days to come. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mitzie & Greg Purdy
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Susie was a very special lady. I know how much Edmonia loved her. She will be missed. May God look over all of you during this sad, sad time.
Susan Turner
What a fine lady, in every sense of the word. Gene, rest assured that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many who sincerely care.
Randy Cresenzo
Debbie, Brook & Family - So very sorry on the loss of your precious loved one Susie. Praying for you and the entire family that God will give you all much comfort and peace during this time, and the weeks and months ahead. We know not, when God is going to call us home nor how, but we know that He is the Holy One with the Master Plan. Hold on to your beautiful memories that you all shared and know and plan that you will be reunited with her one day. God has added another beautiful flower to his garden in Heaven. Love you all.
Eunice Rice
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, I am deeply saddened to hear the news about a relative and childhood friend.
Ernest Howell
I am so sorry to hear the passing of my childhood playmate Almeria, my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Glady Howell Place
Debbie and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you during this tragic time in your life. May God be ever near to you and wrap His loving arms around you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. Love and prayers~
Jimmy, Tammy and Tyler Jeffries
Eugene, I am so sorry for your loss. The Lord will see you through this. May God Bless you and your family. Judy Hall Barton
Judy Hall Barton
Susie,you will be missed so much,everyone loved you so much.My husband and I have known Gene and Susie for 25 years,great great people,Jesus has another Angel and that is what Susie is and my husband and I will keep Susie and Gene in all of our Prayers,may angels surround everyone in this Family,sending so many many Blessings,God Bless !!!!!!!
Wayne and Betty Miller
I am so very sorry to hear about Almerias passing. She and my mom (Jean Light Stevens) were cousins and grew up together. I grew up hearing many stories about her and Almeria. If mother was still living, she would be very sad about this news but I'm sure they are rejoicing together now in Heaven. God Bless you all.
Susan Stevens Mounce
Gene, I'm so sorry for you and your family.Susie was a a nice, wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Tommy
Tommy Harris
Gene, I'm so sorry for your loss, if there's anything you need or I can do, please call.
Patty and Dale Smith
Johnny and Debbie, so very saddened to learn of your Mom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Rodgers
My thoughts and prayes are with you during this time of sorrow. May God and all His Blessings be with you.
Charlene King
Gene, Debbie, Johnny and family. I will miss our Susie, she was a one of a kind sweetheart. The mountain won't be the same. I am so glad that Wes was able to be there with you. I'm sorry that I couldn't. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Memories will comfort you and someday make you smile. with love, Diane
Diane Plate
Dear All: I am so sorry for your loss. Susie was a wonderful woman who will hold a special place in the hearts of anyone she ever crossed paths with. I will always member her and all of you fondly. With love, Joel
Michael Joel Voss
Gene, Debbie, Johnny and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Susie was a sweet and loving person who will be greatly missed. Sibyl Carter & Marcus
Sibyl Carter
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Almeria. My mom is Geneva (DeHart)Housman and she has spoken good and sweet things about Almeria. Even though I wasn't able to know her as well as others, my heart goes out to all of you who are suffering her loss. Please know that I have you all in my prayers and may God bless you and hold you in His loving arms and give you strength to get through this time. Much love and God Bless! -Cheryl
Cheryl McElwee
My heart was saddened to hear the news. I admired Susie tremendously and can only think of the joy and laughter she is now enjoying for eternity. She was a light to many during dreary days, always kind, always a pleasure. You were most blessed, dear family, with her. May the Lord wrap His arms in comfort around you.
Beverly Spence
Susie was a wonderful friend, she was like a mother to me, she was there for me when I lost my mother in 1982. I will miss her. Gene and family all are in my prayers. love you all. call me anytime 7913004 I know she is in heaven in peace and a bright shinning star. Love Kathy
Kathy Markham
Gene and family sorry to hear of almeria passing. sure will miss seeing her at our family reunion and cabin in the mountains. she was truely a sweetheart. may the lord keep and bless you all
Geneva Housman
"Doodlum", Debbie & all, I am so sorry. Love & prayers, Merrilee
Merrilee
Words cannot express the loss I feel in the passing of my very dear friend, Susie. She was a friend for over 40 years and the fun we had together, I will always treasure. To her family I share your loss deeply. May God bless you always, for Susie is now in the arms of her mother. I love you.
Mary Baldwin, Todd and Frank
Brad, I am thinking of you always
Brian Howell
Debbie, Brad and family, May God Give you Peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Tammy W. Myott
Condolences to all of Almeria's family. Almeria and my Mother (Anna Lee Francis) were known as the Gold Dust Twins. All of our hearts were broken at the news of her passing. I guess God needed a new flower in his garden. Love to all.we will all miss our Gold Dust Twin.
Brenda, Holly and David Lee
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. I worked with Susie at Panill Knitting Company on 2nd shift years ago. She was a wonderful person and I am glad I knew her. My prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Tracey T Jones
Gene and Debbie With sympathy in your sudden loss. You are in my prayers
Joe Zanetti
My heart goes out to you Gene and the family. We go way back when young when she came to Durham,we worked together laughed together.She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Gene she knew she was loved by you and you by her the world has lost a wonderful person.She will be missed so much. Love Lonnie and Betty D.Browning
Betty D.Browning
Joey and I are so sorry for your loss. Words can't begin to explain the sorrow we feel in our hearts for you. Please know you are and have been in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless You!!! Love&Prayers, Joey&Jan Johnson
Joey and Jan Johnson
Dear Mom I miss you so very much. It is so hard to get up each day and survive. You are my life and now my spirit is gone with you. I will miss you forever. Love your daughter Debbie
Debbie
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