NANCY BROOKS
1936-2017
Nancy Claire (Tabb) (Harrell) Brooks was born October 26, 1936, completing her journey on June 20, 2017 three years after losing her dear husband Louis. It is bittersweet for us to know they are together again. Services will be held at Niday Funeral Home in Houston, Saturday morning with visitation from 9:00am-10:00am, with the service starting at 10:00am. A private burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Nancy requests contributions to be made to Sagemont Church, Medical Bridges or your favorite charity.
Nancy is survived by her children Diana Harrell, Rebecca Caux- (Mark) Harry, David Harrell, Hollie (Joel) Dickens, and Geoff Brooks, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Colt, Abigail and Annaleigh Dickens and Jacob Harrell. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Ann (Barry) Bennick, Shirley Brooks and Chris Tabb, many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a graduate from Lamar High School, class of ‘53. Attended Rice and UTMB-Galveston earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She was a career woman most of her life, retiring from her last position as OR nurse at The Methodist Hospital, having earned the first certificate offered for Certified NurseOperating Room.
A fierce Christian, she was active at Sagemont Church and participated in charitable, mission and volunteer activities. She spent many hours supporting Medical Bridges, which honored her contribution in 2016 with a Special Recognition Award. While she was raising her children, she volunteered with the American Red Cross to give of her nursing skills. She was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls advancing to Worthy Advisor during her teenage years. This membership put her on a life-long journey of volunteerism and charity, always wanting to share her good fortune with others.
To our beloved Mother, we honor your grace, discipline, sweetness and strength of character; all of which you shared with us during pivotal points on our joint paths. We watched you and learned from you every day. We’ve even learned the hardest lessons; how to overcome heartache, illness and aging, as well as the final lesson, welcoming the end to a life well lived.