Jeanette Bryant Brooks 

5 NOV 1919 - 1 JAN 2023

On January 1, 2023 God called home His faithful servant Jeanette Bryant Brooks. Born and raised in Hampton, she was a 1936 graduate of Hampton High School and, with the exception of a few years, was a lifelong Hampton resident. Jeanette was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, and a mission Sunday school for many years and was a member of the Charlotte Hudgins Circle. She participated with her husband in activities of the Wythe Exchange Club. Jeanette worked alongside her husband for twenty years as his secretary with Nationwide Insurance.

Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James P. Brooks and her parents, O.P. and Ruby Bryant and her brother, Will iam P. Bryant; survivors include her children, Janice B. Barefoot of Hampton, Bruce James Brooks (Dannielle) of Leesburg, FL, and Beth B. Suiter (Mark) of Yorktown; her grandchildren, Lisa Muckelroy, James and Jeffrey Barefoot, Michael and Matthew Brooks, Angel Fowler, and Rebecca Suiter; greatgrandchildren, Skylar and Carter Muckelroy, Rylee Blevins, Camden, Paityn, Abby and Emma Barefoot, Alexa, Logan and Ashton Brooks, and Addison and David Fowler, Jr.; and a great-greatgranddaughter, Kalayah Muckelroy. 

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Central United Methodist Church, Hampton. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.

Newport News, Virginia
Daily Press
04 Jan, 2023
Page A17
Obituary for Jeanette Bryant Brooks

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Jeanette Bryant Brooks, born 5 Nov 1919, passed away on 1 Jan 2023. A lifelong Hampton resident, she was active in her church and community. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Brooks, and is survived by her children and grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A memorial service for Jeanette Bryant Brooks was held on 7 January 2023 at Central United Methodist Church, Hampton.

### The Edited Obituary

Jeanette Bryant Brooks

5 Nov 1919 - 1 Jan 2023

On 1 January 2023, God called home His faithful servant Jeanette Bryant Brooks. Born and raised in Hampton, she was a 1936 graduate of Hampton High School and, with the exception of a few years, was a lifelong Hampton resident. Jeanette was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and a mission Sunday school for many years and was a member of the Charlotte Hudgins Circle. She participated with her husband in activities of the Wythe Exchange Club. Jeanette worked alongside her husband for twenty years as his secretary with Nationwide Insurance.

Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James P. Brooks, and her parents, O.P. and Ruby Bryant, and her brother, William P. Bryant; survivors include her children, Janice B. Barefoot of Hampton, Bruce James Brooks (Dannielle) of Leesburg, FL, and Beth B. Suiter (Mark) of Yorktown; her grandchildren, Lisa Muckelroy, James and Jeffrey Barefoot, Michael and Matthew Brooks, Angel Fowler, and Rebecca Suiter; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Carter Muckelroy, Rylee Blevins, Camden, Paityn, Abby and Emma Barefoot, Alexa, Logan and Ashton Brooks, and Addison and David Fowler Jr.; and a great-great-granddaughter, Kalayah Muckelroy.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Saturday, 7 January 2023, at Central United Methodist Church, Hampton. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Jeanette Bryant Brooks |
|---------|------------------------|
| Age     | 103                    |
| Birth   | 5 Nov 1919; Hampton    |
| Death   | 1 Jan 2023; Unknown    |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship            | Residence    |
|-------------------------|-------------------------|--------------|
| Jeanette Bryant Brooks  | Decedent                | Hampton      |
| James P. Brooks         | Predeceased Spouse      | --           |
| O.P. Bryant             | Predeceased Parent      | --           |
| Ruby Bryant             | Predeceased Parent      | --           |
| William P. Bryant       | Predeceased Sibling     | --           |
| Janice B. Barefoot      | Child                   | Hampton      |
| Bruce James Brooks      | Child                   | Leesburg, FL |
| Beth B. Suiter          | Child                   | Yorktown     |
| Lisa Muckelroy          | Grandchild              | Unknown      |
| James Barefoot          | Grandchild              | Unknown      |
| Jeffrey Barefoot        | Grandchild              | Unknown      |
| Michael Brooks          | Grandchild              | Unknown      |
| Matthew Brooks          | Grandchild              | Unknown      |
| Angel Fowler            | Grandchild              | Unknown      |
| Rebecca Suiter          | Grandchild              | Unknown      |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Jeanette Bryant Brooks was a 1936 graduate of Hampton High School.
2. She was a lifelong resident of Hampton, with the exception of a few years.
3. Jeanette was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
4. She taught Sunday school and a mission Sunday school for many years.
5. Jeanette was a member of the Charlotte Hudgins Circle.
6. She participated with her husband in activities of the Wythe Exchange Club.
7. Jeanette worked alongside her husband for twenty years as his secretary with Nationwide Insurance.

### Publication Details

- Place: Newport News, Virginia
- Name: Daily Press
- Date: 4 Jan 2023
- Page: A17