Mildred Brooks
Mildred Brooks(nee Wallace) passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born in New Orleans, LA to her parents Mary Isabel and Joseph Rodney Wallace.
Mildred leaves behind her beloved children Alice J. Dyer, Roger Edwards, Cleo M. Edwards, Manuela White, Jonathan Edwards(Sharon A.), and Nancy Brooks. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Wallace(Adela) and her sister, Cathryn Bruce. She will be dearly missed by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, grand children, great grandchildren and great great grand children.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul
It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Granny I will miss you forever till my dying day! I need you more than anything right now and wish you were here! You were definitely the glue to this family and now that you’re gone things will never be the same!
Hi, to all of my Granny’s friends and my family. I am blessed to have had such a loving Granny. To know my Granny is to know you are protected and loved while in her presence and care. My Granny did not just love her close friends and family, she loved all who she felt was in need. I never have forgotten the young people that my Granny helped that I was aware of. On two separate occasions, while I was on school break and got to be with my Granny, I witnessed her provide shelter for a caucasian male and on a separate occasion, a caucasian female. Awakening and seeing Granny had these individuals asleep in her living room taught me so many lessons that it would take a book to recount. My Granny has cared for so many people that I don’t think any of us could count how many she assisted and cared for over her 96 years. I am blessed to have been loved by her. My Granny’s love extends down to the very essence of who I am today. She saw the woman I became and she was proud of me. Proud because I mirrored many of her fabulous qualities which are found in the Bible at Psalm 31. My Granny was an excellent cook, baker, seamstress, gardener, home maker, troubleshooter, friend, caregiver, and so much more.
Before I married my husband, almost 35 years ago, I took him over to her house so that she could meet him and give her opinion. Granny gave her blessings. God made sure my husband and I got to visit her a month before she died. On that visit and in conversations on the phone with my Granny, she expressed to me that she was tired and as a nurse I understood.
My Granny made sure I developed a love for Jehovah God and understood respect for the Bible was how I should live my life. Faith in what the Bible has to say about the future comforted Granny. I know I will get to hug my Granny again if I continue to live my life showing respect for God’s word the Bible and living in a way that Jehovah God approves of.
Oh how I miss you mama! We all do as many of your grand children were raised by you, and sent to our parents to live with after becoming school age! I was the first grandchild from mama’s oldest daughter Deliah who preceded her in death. So she was my bonus mom and my granny! Everything I learned good in this world started with her! Every time I cook a meal I realize it’s hers. She had the courage and strength that I’ve never seen in any woman or man in my lifetime. Her faith in Jehovah god gave me strength and direction and helps me as I use gods inspired word (the bible) to guide my life. I watched mamma take in homeless people as an elementary schooler. I watched her feed the neighborhood, she shared her piece of bread with many. We had lots of uncles and cousins that weren’t biological and everyone called her mama. She assisted young ones to complete school and live their lives better, everything she cooked was homemade from scratch. We know how food supposed to taste because of her, and can teach our kids and theirs carrying on those values and traditions that taught all of us what we know! The Mildred Brooks in me gives me power cause I can go to gods word and know what to do next. One of my cousins stated in his comments she’s the glue! And she really was and will always be my hero, among other things in my life also teaching me how to be the glue in my families life. Mama would never give up she taught me how to never give up in spite of the odds against me. Mamas Mac an cheese, her dressing , her greens and things, her cakes her pies, are mine to share and every time I cook something I realize it’s mamas and I think of her.
Yes she taught me everything I know that is good in this world, I will forever be changed that mamma is no longer here but I take comfort in the word of God and all that she’s been to me! She named me Glam and for 60 years I’ve been Glam. Lord have mercy! There will never be another like her! I know I will see you again, rest in peace and love mama you always told me you loved me and I don’t think anyone has ever loved me like you!
Your daughter/g-girl
Glammie
I love my grandma Mildred, more than words can express. She was always my shoulder to lean on and cry on from the time I was a little girl. No matter what I was going through, she always knew how to turn my frown into a smile and make everything seem a little better. I miss you so much Granny. You were truly my rock, and I think about you every single day. Losing you has left a space in my heart that can never be filled. My mom talked to you every single day about everything imaginable, and you always had the best advice. You had such a loving, caring, and selfless heart, and everyone who knew you was blessed by your kindness. It makes me so sad to have to write this, but I want everyone to know just how special you were. You were the rock of our family, and your love held us together. We all miss you more than words could ever say, and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. I love you forever Granny. Until we meet again. ❤️