1924
Mrs.
2010
Mrs. Jean Lorraine (Lanie) Brooks
October 14, 1924 — July 21, 2010
Jean Lorraine (Lanie) Brooks, 86, of Overland Park, passed
away peacefully at home on July 21, 2010, after her battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, friends, and angels. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Overland Park Church of Christ, 119th & Pflumm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, July 26, 2010, also at the church.
Lanie was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 14, 1924.
She was the only daughter of Andrew and Lucile Forsland.
She graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School (Shawnee Mission North High School) in 1942 and attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James Brooks.
They were blessed with three children, son James Mark Brooks of College Station, TX, (Cindy), daughter Rebecca Lynn Sharp of Fulshear, TX, and son Jeffrey Dean Brooks of Overland Park, KS, (Sandy), six grandchildren, Chris Sharp, Julie Hall (Tom), Jimmy Brooks, Andy Brooks (Jackie), Daniel Brooks (Megan), and Taylor Brooks, four great grandchildren and many loving friends.
She was a charter member of the Overland Park Church of Christ
where she served the Lord for 60 years. She worked beside her husband in their family business, Brooks Electronics, Inc., for 40 years. Her favorite pastimes were crocheting, playing bridge, reading, and traveling with friends.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her family, friends, and church were the top priorities in her
life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
CFS (Christian Family Services) 10500 Barkley St., Suite 216, Overland Park, KS 66212
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel)
away peacefully at home on July 21, 2010, after her battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, friends, and angels. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Overland Park Church of Christ, 119th & Pflumm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, July 26, 2010, also at the church.
Lanie was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 14, 1924.
She was the only daughter of Andrew and Lucile Forsland.
She graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School (Shawnee Mission North High School) in 1942 and attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James Brooks.
They were blessed with three children, son James Mark Brooks of College Station, TX, (Cindy), daughter Rebecca Lynn Sharp of Fulshear, TX, and son Jeffrey Dean Brooks of Overland Park, KS, (Sandy), six grandchildren, Chris Sharp, Julie Hall (Tom), Jimmy Brooks, Andy Brooks (Jackie), Daniel Brooks (Megan), and Taylor Brooks, four great grandchildren and many loving friends.
She was a charter member of the Overland Park Church of Christ
where she served the Lord for 60 years. She worked beside her husband in their family business, Brooks Electronics, Inc., for 40 years. Her favorite pastimes were crocheting, playing bridge, reading, and traveling with friends.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her family, friends, and church were the top priorities in her
life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
CFS (Christian Family Services) 10500 Barkley St., Suite 216, Overland Park, KS 66212
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel)
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