Betty Brooks

Mrs. Betty Burnett Brooks, age 88 died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center after a decline in health. Mrs. Brooks was born in Lynchburg, VA on March 24, 1925, a daughter of the late Roy Reeves Burnett and Iva Morley Burnett. She was retired from Danville Community College and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Married to the late Randolph K. Brooks August 22, 1944. Besides her parents and husband Mrs. Brooks was predeceased by a brother, Robert L. Burnett and a son, Stephen Anthony Brooks. Surviving are three sons; Robert Brooks and Randolph K. Brooks, Jr. of Danville and Philip Brooks of Alexandria, VA. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Christopher of Plymouth, MA, Joshua of Sutherlin, Barrett of Durham, NC and Bethany of Danville. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Anthony Marques officiating. A private burial will follow. The family will have a visitation at Townes Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 5 to 6 P.M. The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army, 123, Henry Street, Danville, VA 24540. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Brooks family.