Clara Ruth Brown Brooks

Clara Ruth Brown Brooks, 78, of the Lake Burton Community, passed away at her residence Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

She was born in Macon County, North Carolina and was the daughter of John Thomas Brown and Roxie Lamb Brown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Brewer and a brother, Edward “Bill” Brown.

Mrs. Brooks is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Gene Brooks, two sons, Aubrey Brooks of Lake Burton and Gail Taylor of Demorest, GA, Gil Brooks and his wife Margaret of Lake Burton; one daughter, Vickie Brown of Clarkesville, GA, one sister, Jewell Cooper and her husband, Calvin of Charlotte, NC; a sister-in-law, Sue Brown of Paw Creek, NC.  Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kristi Sunshine Sneddon and her husband Thomas, Kayla Brooks, and Kristi Arnot and her husband, Jeremy; and three great-grandchildren, Eleanor “Ellie” Sneddon, Kaylie Arnot and Christopher Arnot.

Mrs. Brooks was the owner and operator of Brooks’ Lil General Store, Campground, Brooks’ Farm, and Brooks’ Restaurant.  She also bought and restored rental properties.  She was a friend to all who knew her.  She enjoyed her friendships with all of the people that came by the store, and she readily helped anyone who needed it. She loved politics and was a staunch Republican as well as a strong leader who led by example and helped pave the way for family and friends.  She attended Rocky Grove Baptist Church and was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 4 PM to 9 PM.  Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Rock Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Kyle Watts and Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating.  Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Rocky Grove Baptist Church or to the Providence Cemetery Fund.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.