Mary Evelyn Brooks, 84, formerly of Holtwood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Providence Place Senior Living of Pine Grove. Born in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Ira and L. Pearl (Schofield) Johnson. She was the loving wife of the late Jere J. Brooks for 55 years at the time of his passing on November 1, 2020. Mary served as the tax collector for Providence Twp. for 35 years. She was active with the Rawlinsville Camp Meeting Assoc., where she served with the ladies’ auxiliary for many years. She was a longtime member of Rawlinsville United Methodist Church and she enjoyed Yankees baseball, traveling, listening to Frank Sinatra, and playing cards. Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Mary is survived by two children: Mark, husband of Cindy Brooks of Pottsville; and Ann, wife of Isaac Branning of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren: Sarah, Ryan and Alex; a sister, Jean Dull and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 3 siblings. Mary’s Funeral Service will take place at Rawlinsville United Methodist Church, 1043 Truce Rd., Holtwood, PA on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a viewing at the church from 9:30-11 a.m. Interment will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rawlinsville Camp Meeting Assoc., 475 Clearfield Rd., Holtwood, PA 17532. Arrangements entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. Comments are closed.
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