Elizabeth S. Brooks
September 8, 1919 - August 9, 2018
Elizabeth S. Brooks, 98, of Bristol, VA passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Brookdale Colonial Heights, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Appalachia, VA on September 8, 1919, a daughter of the late M. B. and Alta Olinger Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Brooks; brothers, Harry, M.B., Jr., and Dan Smith; and sisters, Virginia Anthony and Ann Maddox. She was a graduate of Appalachia High School and attended Mary Washington College. She had previously lived in Exeter, VA before moving to Bristol, VA. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Charles Brooks and wife Jane of Smithfield, VA; two daughters, Lynn Klepper and husband Jim and Ann Vanhook both of Kingsport, TN; five grandsons; seven great-grandsons; two great great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to Brookdale Colonial Heights for all the love and care shown to our mother these past few months. As requested, there will be no services. A private burial will be held at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA.
Elizabeth S. Brooks, 98, of Bristol, VA passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Brookdale Colonial Heights, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Appalachia, VA on September 8, 1919, a daughter of the late M. B. and Alta Olinger Smith. In addition... View Obituary & Service Information