Delores Lewis-Brooks

Delores Lewis Brooks, age 81, transitioned into Heaven October 25, 2016. Delores was born on April 29, 1935 to Susie Lewis and Harry Norman of Littlerock, Arkansas. Delores received her formal education through Toledo Public School System, where she excelled in her studies and developed a love for Childhood Development. Delores continued her formal education at Owens Community College, where she received an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development.

Delores was a person of many gifts and talents. For many years she worked as a local interior designer for several firms. She was an entrepreneur, who developed and operated a State of Ohio licensed residential care facility for mentally disabled adults. In addition, Delores simultaneously operated a separate childcare facility. Her community involvement centered around her passion for service through the Masonic Order of Eastern Star and the Daughters of Isis. She was very active in these organizations.

Delores was well loved within the community and the church. For over 30 years, Delores has served faithfully on the Rose of Sharon Holiness Church of God's Mother's Board. She was known for her patient and loving mentoring of young saints of God.

Delores was a generous and resourceful woman, who would not hesitate to open up her home and donate clothing and food to anyone in need. She will be deeply missed.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband of over 36 years, David E. Brooks, Sr. Also preceding her in death was 3 brothers, Andrew, Issac, and Frank; and one sister Rozell.

Delores leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Hortense Ward and 7 children, Charles E. (Kathy) Lewis, Sr.; Rosalyn Gregory; David E. (Jackie) Brooks Jr.; Anita Denise Anderson; Leon J. (Maria) Brooks, Sr.; Harriet Y. Brooks; and Cameille L. Brooks. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loving friends and neighbors.

I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, Yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
St. John 11:25-26