Ethel Brooks

May 15, 1914 - July 31, 2011

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Shephard Brooks age 97 of Gordon who passed away Sunday, July 31, will be conducted Wednesday, August 3 at 2 pm in Gordon First Baptist Church with Rev. Maxie Threatt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 until 8 pm. Mrs. Brooks was a native of Dry Branch and had made her home in Gordon for most of her life.She was the daughter of the late She was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Griffin Shephard. The widow of the late Herman Brooks, Sr.,and was predeceased by her sons H.L. Brooks,Jr, Benny Brooks and granddaughter Christie Barrett, she was retired owner operator of Ethels Beauty Shop and was a member of the Gordon First Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter in laws Pat DuPree Brooks of Cartersville and Pat Sheppard Brooks of Roberta; Grandchildren Stephanie Brooks of Gordon, Diane Veal (Barry) of Gray, Ben Brooks, Jr. Of Ivey and Brian Brooks (Toni) of McIntyre; 15 great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers accepted, but for those who wish, Please send expressions of sympathy to the Gordon First Baptist Church Building Fund.