Loretta Brooks

Loretta Brooks, 102, of Providence, KY passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville.

She was born August 22, 1921 in Webster County, KY to late John Hailman and Minnie J. Brooks Hailman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Brooks in 2007; her daughter, Joyce Frederick; and son, Robert Earl Brooks.

Loretta made her living as a housewife and had attended First Methodist Church in Providence. For the last few years, she occupied most of her time doing puzzles because she wouldn't stop until she finished. She lived at home until the age of 100.

She is survived by daughter, Betty Yarbrough of Jackson, MO; son, Morris Wayne (Loretta) Brooks Sparta, IL; sister, Barbara Jo Chaney of Henderson, KY; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. January 15, 2024 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home Providence with Bro. Jeff Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Monday at the funeral home in Providence.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the First Methodist Church in Providence at 111 Cedar Street, Providence KY 42450.