Dorothy Elizabeth Brooks

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Dorothy Elizabeth Brooks, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 7, 2019 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility, Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be held at 10:00am on October 11, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

Dorothy was born December 26, 1927, near Sturgeon, Boone County, MO, the daughter of Pearl Monroe and Ima Etna (Lewis) Heath. She graduated from Sturgeon High School in 1946 and married Kenneth Ardell Brooks June 8, 1946, in Hannibal, MO who preceded her in death on October 26, 2005. They lived near Sturgeon, MO and moved to Raytown, MO in 1955. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Raytown for over 55 years. She worked for twelve years as a teller at Raytown Bank and later in the offices of Parkview-Gem before working in retail at the Jones Store Company, retiring in 1990.

She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Frank and Mary Brooks, Winter Haven, FL; daughter and son-in-law Tori and Dick Michael, Blue Springs, MO; son, Chris Brooks, Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren: Tim and Valerie Michael, Lee’s Summit, MO; Hollie and Darryl Shippy, Blue Springs, MO; Katie and Rev. Regan Stoops, Gardner, KS; and Ruth and Aaron Thornton, Lakeland, FL; seven great-grandchildren, Rev. Taylor Shippy, Waco TX; Payton Shippy, Blue Springs, MO; Trent and Olivia Michael, Lee’s Summit, MO; and Carson, Jack and Hayden Stoops, Gardner, KS. She is also survived by: brother, Wyman and Jane Heath, Columbia, MO; sister, Bonita Robinson, Sturgeon, MO; and many nephews and nieces.

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  1. Clyde and Pat Williams on October 8, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    So sorry to hear about Frank’s mother. We will keep all of you in our prayers.??



  2. Nan Brawley on October 9, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Prayers ? to Frank and Mary Brooks….we miss you both at Ridgecrest Christian Conference Center and we pray that you are in peace at this time of sorrow. Let us know if we can do anything to help you



  3. Tommy & Dianne Pueschell on October 9, 2019 at 10:04 am

    So very sorry to hear the passing of your Mother, Frank. May the Lord wrap His loving arms tightly around you and your’ family at this difficult time. Our love to you.



  4. Mary Brown Harvey on October 9, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Chris, I am so sorry for your loss of your Mom. May God keep you in his arms and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.



  5. Laurine Fletcher on October 9, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Sorry to hear about your mom



  6. Rich and Mary Montgomery on October 9, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Tori, Dick and family,
    We are saddened to hear the news about your Mom, Tori! It’s never easy losing a loved one, especially your dear Mother. Please know that we are thinking of you and sendings our prayers and hugs for comfort your way. Love you guys!



  7. Susan Yates on October 10, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    Chis, I just watched the video of your mother & your family. What a lovely tribute to her. I feel like I got a little peek into her life. What a cute lady & lovely family. My condolences to every one. Susan Traphagang Yates, Yakima, Wa.



  8. Ed Clark on October 10, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    She did a wonderful job of raising children if they are anything like Frank. Praying for you, Frank, and all of your family.



  9. Alissa Glaser on October 14, 2019 at 6:15 am

    Chris. So sorry to hear of your loss..I was totally unaware. I know she had been living with you. God Bless.



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