Ann Brooks Obituary Ann Christine Gillette Brooks January 16, 1927 - April 13, 2013 Courtland - Ann Christine Gillette Brooks passed away April 13, 2013. Born in Lawrenceville, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard Augustus and Marguerite Abernathy Gillette and was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ryland Hewlett Brooks, and two sisters, Frances Pittman and Susan Brenner. Mrs. Brooks was a former longtime bookkeeper for Manry-Rawls Insurance Co. and was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Beverly Brooks (John Kissinger) of Kitty Hawk, NC; two sons, Ryland H. “Ry” Brooks, Jr. (Sherry) of Summerfield, NC and Michael Brooks of Courtland; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Brandon Robbins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Courtland United Methodist Church and suggests memorials be made to Courtland UMC, 22416 Main St., Courtland, VA 23837. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2064788 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/ann-brooks-obituary?id=16374359 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Ann Christine Gillette Brooks, born 16 January 1927 in Lawrenceville, VA, passed away on 13 April 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Ryland Hewlett Brooks and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral was held on 17 April 2013 at Riverside Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Brandon Robbins. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Courtland United Methodist Church. ### Edited Obituary Ann Brooks Obituary Ann Christine Gillette Brooks 16 January 1927 - 13 April 2013 Courtland - Ann Christine Gillette Brooks passed away 13 April 2013. Born in Lawrenceville, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard Augustus and Marguerite Abernathy Gillette and was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ryland Hewlett Brooks, and two sisters, Frances Pittman and Susan Brenner. Mrs. Brooks was a former longtime bookkeeper for Manry Rawls Insurance Co. and was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Beverly Brooks (John Kissinger) of Kitty Hawk, NC; two sons, Ryland H. "Ry" Brooks, Jr. (Sherry) of Summerfield, NC and Michael Brooks of Courtland; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Brandon Robbins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Courtland United Methodist Church and suggests memorials be made to Courtland UMC, 22416 Main St., Courtland, VA 23837. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Ann Christine Gillette Brooks | |--------|-------------------------------| | Age | 86 | | Birth | 16 January 1927 | | Death | 13 April 2013 | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------| | Ann Christine Gillette Brooks | Decedent | Courtland, VA | | Ryland Hewlett Brooks | Spouse (predeceased) | -- | | Bernard Augustus Gillette | Parent (predeceased) | -- | | Marguerite Abernathy Gillette | Parent (predeceased) | -- | | Beverly Brooks | Child | Kitty Hawk, NC | | Ryland H. Ry Brooks, Jr. | Child | Summerfield, NC | | Michael Brooks | Child | Courtland, VA | | Frances Pittman | Sibling (predeceased) | -- | | Susan Brenner | Sibling (predeceased) | -- | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Great-grandchild | Unknown | ### Publication Details No specific publication details were provided in the input text. ### Other Relevant Information - Mrs. Brooks was a former longtime bookkeeper for Manry Rawls Insurance Co. - She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. - The family suggests memorials be made to Courtland UMC, 22416 Main St., Courtland, VA 23837. - Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is assisting the family.