Mother Eura Lee Black Brooks was a woman of Faith and Purpose. Although she transitioned from this earthly life on December 22, 2023, her legacy of unwavering devotion to her beloved family and community will remain forever.
Mother Brooks was born in Pierce, FL on June 22, 1935. She was the eighth child of Archie and Ethel Murl Stephens Black.
She was married to Deacon Willie Charles Brooks for 48 years. Her faith and family were the anchors of a well-lived life. "To God be the Glory", has always been her daily testimony, because God had truly fulfilled his promise for her life. She enjoyed a great and rewarding family life with her husband. Her children crowned her with the name "Dear" because of her sweet heart and tenderness. She instilled Christian values, love and affection within each of them.
In 2020, her children and grandchildren established an educational scholarship in her name, entitled "The E.L.B. Scholarship." Each year, scholarships are given to high school graduates from St. James Primitive Baptist Church and her graduating grandchildren.
Mother Brooks leaves to cherish her legacy two caring sons, Edwin Charles Brooks (Gustavia) and Dexter Todd Brooks (Yolanda), her loving daughters: Aloumia Lovette Brooks Brown (Julius), Robin Raetees Brooks Gardner (Ronald), Garlyn Turea Brooks Issac (Wade), 19 grandchildren, 23 Great Grand-
Children, like daughters Rosa (Rodie) Allen and Joyce Elayne Bentley, countless nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her heavenly angels include her husband Willie Charles Brooks, parents Archie & Ethel Black, daughters Marveen Laure Brooks Brown, Alearria Devann Brooks Denmark, grandson Bruce Jackson II, great grandchild Gamaliel Paulous Jackson II, siblings Louvenia Beckworth, Pearline Smallwood, Louis Black Jr., David Black Sr., Carrie Black, Edna Pullum and Mavonia Black Warner.
Mother Eura Lee Black Brooks transitioned Friday, December 22, 2023. A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow. Interment will be held at Fuller Heights Cemetery - 2455 Arnaz Drive, Mulberry, Florida 33860. All services will be held at St. James Primitive Baptist Church - 904 4th Street SE, Mulberry, Florida 33860.
Interment: Fuller Heights Cemetery