Jane Ann Brooks
April 8, 1945 ~ December 10, 2020
Jane Ann Brooks, 75, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her residence.
She was born April 8, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret Wright Drury.
She was united in marriage on September 1, 1973, in Olney, Illinois to Edwin Dean Brooks who preceded her in death on January 5, 2003.
Jane worked for over 30 years at the Jefferson City Walmart as a switchboard operator. She also was a loving homemaker and babysitter. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and watching MU basketball. She enjoyed lunches and time spent with her best girlfriends. Her greatest moments were when she was with her grandchildren.
Survivors include two children, Anthony (Carey) Brooks, Jefferson City; Mark (Christy) Brooks, Jefferson City; and five grandchildren, AJ Brooks, Brett Brooks, Nicholas Brooks, Carter Brooks, and Kendall Brooks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edwin Brooks; and a brother, Doug Drury.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Nelen officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born April 8, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret Wright Drury.
She was united in marriage on September 1, 1973, in Olney, Illinois to Edwin Dean Brooks who preceded her in death on January 5, 2003.
Jane worked for over 30 years at the Jefferson City Walmart as a switchboard operator. She also was a loving homemaker and babysitter. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and watching MU basketball. She enjoyed lunches and time spent with her best girlfriends. Her greatest moments were when she was with her grandchildren.
Survivors include two children, Anthony (Carey) Brooks, Jefferson City; Mark (Christy) Brooks, Jefferson City; and five grandchildren, AJ Brooks, Brett Brooks, Nicholas Brooks, Carter Brooks, and Kendall Brooks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edwin Brooks; and a brother, Doug Drury.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Nelen officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I’ve worked around Jane for a long while. She often had a smile, a friendly word & wished me a good day. Will miss her. Blessings to her & her family.
Jane was a wonderful lady, I worked with her at Walmart. Im so sorry for the family’s loss, Sending prayers. RIP Jane you will be missed.
So sorry for your loss, Jane was a great lady?
I loved working with Miss Jane for my ten years at walmart. She was such an amazing lady both inside and out. Since I left, if she saw me she would always asked me how my son was. She was truly such a wonderful person to have in my life. She touched so many people.
My hubby worked with Dean at the Missouri Tourism for many years we knew them a long time. I was working at Wal mart in the Demo Dept and had asked JANE to come and work for me so she did,not knowing she would stay for around 30 years and not take retirement from there and enjoy her money and enjoy the life of retirement. so sorry to hear this, we can’t question the reason God took her home. God Bless her family and thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sad to hear of Janie’s death. She was a wonderful friend to all. My family sends sincere sympathy to Tony and Mark and their families. With Love, Mel, Jeanne, Valerie, Carrie & Kevin Fisher
Best neighbor we could ever hope to have for our 36 years across the street!! Tony and Mark and kids, you are in our prayers. Deepest sympathy to all.
Jane was an awesome LADY!! Enjoyed working with her for so many years. She will be missed. She loved peonies!!
Jane was an amazing lady to work with. She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for the family
I didn’t know Jane but I worked with Mark & want to tell him & Tony how sorry I am for their loss. Such sweet boys, she must’ve been a wonderful mom. ߙϰߏ۰ߒ•
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing her from Walmart , always friendly with a smile on her face
Miss Jane was always, always a very pleasant person to be around at Walmart. She always asked how you were doing. I could always recognize her sweet voice on the phone and will dearly miss her. My heart goes out to her family for there huge loss. Sincerely Brenda
Jane was the warmest part of anybody’s day always a caring heart and a joyful soul. All three of my kids grew up knowing miss Jane the lady at the fitting rooms with the greatest smile. You will surely be missed by our entire family and all who had the pleasure of meeting you❤️❤️❤️
She was fun to work with. Damn I’ll miss her. She always had a good story for me.
Always considered Jane a great friend, enjoyed working with her at Walmart.
I worked with Jane for five years and was blessed to call her a friend. She was one of the kindest most genuine people I’ve ever known!
I worked with Jane several years ago.After I left Walmart, I would always stop by the fitting room just to talk to her. She was also a very special lady
We will so miss you Miss Jane…always taking our temp at walmart and always joking around with us. You made our day with your sweet smile! Very special lady who will be truly missed. Walmart just wont be the same without you…our condolences to Janes family…Dani from bakery and Bill from Automotive
I will miss Jane. She was truly a kind, caring and loving person along with a wonderful sense of humor. God’s speed Jane , I will always remember you.
Miss Jane was such a sweet woman. Working with her at Walmart was truly a blessing and I’m grateful to of met her. She was so kind and welcoming to me when I started. Prayers and love to her friends and family. Fly High sweet Jane we will miss you.
Jane always had a smile and in turn made me smile! I did her hair years ado and loved seeing her at Walmart. My sympathies to her family
I will miss my cousin Jane more than words can say. She was always there for me as we grew up as close as sisters. She loved her family more than anything else, especially her sons Tony and Mark. May she Rest In Peace. Linda Childes
Tony, Mark, and their families…I am so very sorry to learn of Janie’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and so kind and patient with everyone, especially the children in our neighborhood. In fact, she was our “neighborhood watch patrol” before we had one. Never did I see her in Wal-Mart that she did not have a smile on her face and a warm greeting to share. Janie always remembered our adult children and would ask about them. She was a lovely lady, and she will be missed!
Lit a candle in memory of Jane Ann Brooks
Lit a candle in memory of Jane Ann Brooks
My sympathy & prayers go out to Mark & Tony and your families- I always loved running into Jane at Walmart as we talked about our kids, grandkids & old Neighborhood- she was a wonderful person
Mark and Tony, Janie was one of my first friends in Jefferson City after we moved here. We went through two pregnancies together, both around the same time. We spent our first few years on the telephone together. This morning, when I told our daughters that Janie had passed, Natalie replied, “she was your telephone wife!”Funny, I wish I could tell Janie this story. This year Covid stopped our “Old Timers” night out and I never imagined that I would not see her again, I will miss her dearly She loved you two and adored her grandchildren, I hope these memories help you get through the sadness you have now. Sincerely, Alice Steward
We loved living next door for 8 years! We would always catch up when we saw each other at Walmart! Sending prayers during this hard time!
Mz Jane. You were sweetest little lady! I worked at McDonald’s years ago and always enjoyed you coming in through drive thru. You will definitely be missed. Condolences to your family.
Tony & family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know I am sending prayers and hugs to all of you. I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of her. Rachelle Masters
Mark and Tony, I am sorry for your family’s loss. Jane was a wonderful woman! She will be missed!
I was so sorry to read about the death of your mother. She was a sweet lady — I always looked forward to seeing her at WalMart. Elsie S.
She worked with my dad at walmart for years. When I was a little kid she would always cmnt on my afro puffs my mom put in my hair and tell me how pretty they were. She never changed from 10 years old to 25 anytime she saw me she would always speak. May God rest her soul ߙϰߏ¾
My condolences go out to the Brooks family on your Mother’s death. I so enjoyed knowing your Mother through Dinner Club and through our women’s get togethers. I will really miss her, and my thoughts are with you.
To the Brooks family. I have lived two houses down from Ms Janie since 1985. She was always a sweet lady. My daughter and I always looked for her when we went to Wal-Mart. Ms Janie was a great neighbor and she will be missed.
Jane was beautiful lady! I had her for a client for 35 years! We always shared stories about our kids and family! I will miss her so much!!