NORMA D. BROOKS Norma D. Brooks, 91, wife, mother and grandmother passed away quietly in her sleep, March 29, 2016. With several other families, Norma and her husband Miller of 68 years, founded Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church and were active in all of its facets and fights of its growth and outreach programs. Norma worked daily making chocolates, saving coupons, holding rummage sales or collecting bicycles to benefit the yearly Christmas store at Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry. Norma was a tireless champion for the underdog and never met a stranger. She will be missed not only in actions but also in example. She is preceded in death by her husband Miller. Norma leaves behind her children Linda Hokenson and David Brooks (Sheryl) and grandchildren, Katherine Brooks, Michael and Jonathan Hokenson and thousands of friends from everywhere. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Friday, April 1 at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to MLM or Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. (Arr. Floral Hills Funeral Home, (816) 353-1218.)
