Celebrating the life of
Barbara Gross Brooks
March 29, 1937 - May 30, 2025
Barbara G. Brooks, 88, died at home Friday morning May 30, 2025, after several years of failing health.
Barbara was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 29, 1937, the eldest daughter of the late Marjorie Reed. She graduated in 1954 from Savannah High School. She attended Graduate School International Accountants Society and took numerous courses at the Department of the Navy and Beaufort Technical College.
Mrs. Brooks was Comptroller and a Director of Leopold Adler Corporation from 1965 to 1975.
In 1975, Mrs. Brooks began as an accountant at The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Club System, Parris Island, South Carolina and advanced until she retired as the Director of The Depot Club System in the early 1990's. Many Savannahians will remember Barbara and her dog Bandit from Littlejohn's on Jones Street.
Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She was a talented designer, and her home and gardens were exceptional. Barbara, also, had a great love of animals and donated to many of the rescues.
In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her sister Evyonne Sweeney, brother James D. Reed and stepson John R. Brooks of Brunswick, Georgia.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 41 years, Thomas L. Brooks; daughters, Carol Lancaster (Stan) of Levy, SC and Lisa Lee Moore (Burt) of Tybee Island, GA; and a son, Dr. Thomas L. Brooks of Nahunta, GA; a sister, Diann Brooks of Dover, DE; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors-Islands Chapel on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM..
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.
Mr. Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. Miss Barbara was a wonderful person and we all will miss her. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Paula Reinitz, Erlanger, KY
Mr. Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. Miss Barbara was a wonderful person and we all will miss her. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Paula Reinitz, Erlanger, KY
Tom, I am deeply saddened by your loss off Miss Barbara. This is the most difficult time you and your family will ever face. I am truly sorry for your loss.
- William Honey, Conyers, GA
Barbara was beautiful southern lady inside and outside. I'm so sorry for your loss Tom and family. Sending love and prayers to you.
- Cindi & Jackie Williams, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom, you and Barbara showed both my husband Mike and me, so much kindness when we first settled in the US and became your neighbors. I will never forget how gentle and giving Barbara was - our first real "southern" friend...and what a lady! She was the epitome of elegance and good taste. I remember so vividly how generous she was to help us get sorted and make us feel welcome in our new home/country, from lending parking/pool passes to my family and wedding entourage, to advising me on plants that can withstand heat better than we could, and where to take a broken squirrel we happened upon in the street one late afternoon when she was ready with a box and a blanket. And then again with open arms at your house on the Wilmington River and more recently in your present home. It has been so very sad to see her physical state failing her and to know that these last months were particularly hard on her, but she will forever be cherished by so many. She will remain in my heart and affords me some of my sweetest memories of my years here since the early 90's, and I know without doubt, she loved you deeply. You were lucky to have found each other and to have experienced such joy. Keep on keeping on Tom. Always here if you need xxx
- Karen Pranschke, Thunderbolt, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900
- Celebration of Life
- 10:00 am on Sat, June 28, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
