Mrs. Nina Chalker Rooks, 92, of Augusta, Ga passed away peacefully at her home Thursday January 7, 2021. Affectionately known as “Nana” to family & friends, she was the daughter of the late Mr. G. T. Chalker, Sr. and Mrs. Pearl Lassiter Chalker of Warrenton, Ga. Nina was born in Glascock County, Ga. on Nov 21, 1928 and attended the old Bastonville School in Bastonville, Ga. As a devout Christian and true believer, she remained an active member in her church, Believer’s Gospel Chapel, where she was an inspiration by example to all who knew her. After working a variety of jobs during her life she retired as a Sales Associate from Sears.
Nina was loved and cherished beyond words by her family and friends. Her unwavering faith in God was evident in her daily life. She believed the word of God and she lived it every day through her actions and activities. Her love and sacrifice for family, especially her children, was second only to her love of the Lord. Nina could do it all, she excelled at everything she attempted with grace and confidence. She was matter-of-fact, straight forward and without fear of failure. Her main interests in later years included reading her Bible, baking wonderful desserts, crocheting, sewing, working puzzles but mostly enjoying fellowship with family and friends. She loved sharing her knowledge and served as a mentor to so many throughout her life. Nina leaves a big void that cannot be filled, she was the glue that held the family together and she also leaves a legacy of countless treasured memories of unconditional love and good times.
She is survived by her three devoted sons, Barry (Monica) Rooks, Tim (Emily) Rooks, Steve (Pat) Rooks; her sister, Opal Henrich of St Louis, Mo., one brother, G. T. (Mattie) Chalker of Warrenton, Ga; her six grandchildren, Jason (Anne) Rooks, Marsha (Dave) Flauss, Tesha (Ricky) Link, Philip (Nicole) Rooks, Heather Rooks, and Kristine Rooks; her step-grandchildren Stephanie (Gary) Casella, Shannon (Richard) Bernard, 17 great-grandchildren, and various other family members she loved dearly. In addition to her parents, Nina is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ethredge Lamar “Coot” Rooks, Sr; her beloved son, Ethredge L. “Rookie” Rooks, Jr.; and her sisters, Grace Greene, Hazel Hale, and Orie Luppold. A very heartfelt thank you to Janice Casaday and Liz Nash for all the love and support provided in her final years.
A private graveside service, with family, will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery located at 2700 Deans Bridge Rd., Augusta, Ga. on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Mike Via officiating. Due to COVID restrictions and CDC requirements, masks and social distancing is requested. In lieu of flowers and/or food, the family requests donations be made to Believer’s Gospel Chapel, P.O. Box 5688, Augusta, GA 30916-5866.
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