Joyce Carolyn Brooks

Joyce Carolyn Brooks was born August 31, 1929 in Seattle, Washington to Glen Allen Griffith and Thelma Ovedia Hanson (Griffith). She passed on July 18, 2022. Joyce grew up with two siblings, Normand Griffith and Sally Ann Griffith. She attended Garfield High School in Seattle and graduated in 1947.

On November 15, 1947, she married Eldon Eugene Warrell in Kentucky. They spent 26 years together

and had two children, Suzanne Marie and Sandra Jean. She was widowed in 1973. Joyce was remarried May 27, 1976 to Clayton Robert Brooks in Kent, Washington.

Joyce worked as a bank teller to BECU and a secretary for Boeing, retiring 1989. She was active in the Independent Order of Forester Lodge activities for many years as the secretary and chief ranger. She traveled many states with her girls. In 1977, she earned her pilot’s license and flew Cherokee and Musketeer airplanes. They made trips to San Diego, Reno and Wisconsin. Joyce bought a sailboat in 1982 and tried to be a good sailor. In 1991, she started RV’ing with a 15’ trailer and graduated to a 32’ fifth wheel. She spent winters in Yuma, AZ.

Joyce was active following Clayton’s airplane activities. She also loved bowling, sewing, embroidery and quilting. And her furry little friend, Manny, continues to wag his tail in memory of her.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Thelma Griffith; sister, Sally Ann; brother, Normand (Bud) Griffith; husbands, Eldon (Bud) Warrell and Clayton Robert (Bob) Brooks; grandson, Justin James Markus; and great-granddaughter, Hayley J.M. Ralph.

Survivors include daughters, Suzanne Schantz and Sandra (Corey) Markus; step-sons, Kevin (Stacy) Brooks and Kurt Brooks; granddaughters, Angie (Todd) Savage, Sarah (Brent) Schantz and Samantha EK; grandsons, Gabriel Schantz and Christopher (Kayla) Markus; seven great-grandsons, Cole, Shievas, Asher, Baker, Ollie, Odin and Waylon; four step-great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews; and her Dachshund Manny, who she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank Silver Acres, Danae, Jahnel and all the caregivers for their wonderful care and love for our mom in her final months, and Assured Home Health Hospice.

A graveside service will be held at Bonney Watson Washington Memorial, Sea Tac, Washington on August 8, 2022 at 2PM. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for the Brooks family.