Sadie Brooks

Sadie N. Brooks, 95, of Sugar Land, TX, formerly of Ellsworth, passed away on March 22, 2014 at her home in Sugar Land.

Sadie was born on November 4, 1918, in Banks Township, MI, the daughter of Gerritt and Ida (VanderVeen) Nicola.

Sadie was a long time resident of Ellsworth then moved to Charlevoix for several years and then permanently to Sugar Land to be near her family.

She was a member of the Eastport Baptist Church for many years.

She is survived by 3 children, Darwin (Bonnie) Brooks of Oregon, Judy (Elton) Wilkerson, Brenda (Terry) Jenkins of Texas, 8 grandchildren, Shelly Mathews, Robert Mathews, Rebecca Brooks, Rachel Brooks, Jennifer Curley, Stephen Brooks, Jeffrey Jenkins, Jorie Jenkins as well as 8 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law Iva Nicola and 15 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lester in 1986, many siblings as well as her parents.

Graveside services will take place on Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Antrim City Cemetery, Norwood.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastport Baptist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

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