Zelma Brooks age 95 of Tazewell, TN mother of Kathleen, Imogene, Linda and Frances was born July 16, 1916 and passed away May 28, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill L. Brooks. She is survived by her Daughters and Sons-in-law: Kathleen and Benton Estes Imogene and Tip Nunn Frances and Andy Duncan all of Tazewell, TN Linda and Bud Sligh of Kitty Hawk, N.C. Grandchildren: Tony & Melissa Duncan of Tazewell, TN Rebecca and Andrew Beck of Bristol, TN Michael Shipley of Alabama Jennifer and John Hudson of Chicago, IL Stephen Sligh of...
Zelma Brooks age 95 of Tazewell, TN mother of Kathleen, Imogene, Linda and Frances was born July 16, 1916 and passed away May 28, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill L. Brooks.
She is survived by her Daughters and Sons-in-law: Kathleen and Benton Estes
Imogene and Tip Nunn
Frances and Andy Duncan all of Tazewell, TN
Linda and Bud Sligh of Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Grandchildren: Tony & Melissa Duncan of Tazewell, TN
Rebecca and Andrew Beck of Bristol, TN
Michael Shipley of Alabama
Jennifer and John Hudson of Chicago, IL
Stephen Sligh of Florida
Great Grandchildren: Toby Duncan, Charlotte and Natalie Hudson and expecting Eleanor Brooks Beck in August
Zelma was known as "Pete" by Toby; he could always put a smile on her face.
Sister: Irene Arp of Maryville, TN
Sister-in-law: Pauline Davis of Tazewell, TN
And a host of nieces, nephews and special friend Jane Barnard.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Wednesday night at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell.
Graveside service 11:00 A.M. Thursday May 31, 2012 at Cook Pleasant View Cemetery.
Minister: Rev. John Lewis
Pallbearers: David Arp, Ray Estes, Bill Shipley, Jim Shipley, Eddie Collingsworth, Scott Bolton, Dennis Estes, Wayne Estes, Hugh Estes, J.M. Bailey.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.