Lorene Brooks Obituary

Lorene Brooks

Aug 1, 1934 - Jul 4, 2025

Norton, VA

Lorene Brooks, 90, of Norton, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, July 4, 2025, with family by her side.

As a young woman, Lorene was a telephone operator in Bristol, Virginia. Later in life, she retired from JCPenney in Sandusky, Ohio, as the head seamstress. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted Christian and Sunday School teacher for 50 years. She was a beacon of love and grace, shaping lives through her kindness, prayers, and unwavering faith. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Lorene is survived by her two sons, Jeff Brooks of Norton, Virginia, and Arlie (Tammy) Brooks of Monroeville; brother, Harold (Shelby) Evans of Coeburn, Virginia; and her sister, Teresa Evans of Coeburn, Virginia; and a host of her beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Viola (Hensley) Evans of Sandy Ridge; her husband of 53 years, Bobby M. Brooks; her daughters, Barbara Marshall and Angela Shepherd; and grandson, Bryon Pfirsch. In addition, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Caephus, Kenneth, Arlie Evans and Helen Hummel.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at New Life Church, 4013 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, with Pastor Dustin Ours officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, OH. A celebration of her remarkable life will be at a later date in Norton, Virginia.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Heritage Hall in Virginia for the exceptional care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Lorene's memory may do so to New Life Church, 4013 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or Norton Christian Church, P.O. Box 216, Norton, VA 24273.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.