Velma V. Brooks

Velma Vernice Williams Brooks, age 86, of Harrogate, TN, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at her home on January 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Lingar Williams, who preceded her in death. Vernice was born on December 21, 1930, in Claiborne County, TN. She is the longest living member of Pump Springs Baptist Church, having joined there on February 7, 1942, and attended regularly until her health declined. She was the Sunday School secretary for more than 16 years. Vernice was also a substitute elementary teacher for Shawanee and Little Creek schools. Vernice touched many lives in her 86 years, she was a friend to everyone she met. She loved her family, her church and her Lord. She enjoyed reading good book (especially the Bible and her medical books and her grandchildren called her Doctor Granny). Gardening, and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren. Vernice was married to Buford Brooks on June 7, 1952, in Tazewell, TN and they were blessed to enjoy 64 ½ years together.

She is survived by:

Husband: Buford Brooks

Children: David (Teresa) Brooks, Anita Brooks, Terry (Rosanne) Brooks, Dale Brooks, all of Harrogate, TN

Grandchildren: Justin Brooks, Oak Ridge, TN

Tracy (Glen) Longhurst, Maryville, TN

Barry Brooks, Harrogate, TN

Sister: Lois (Bill) Vance, Harrogate, TN

Brothers: Charles (Shirley) Williams, Huntsville, AL

Gerald (Lee) Williams, Knoxville, TN

Several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 5-7 P.M. at Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate with funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be Thursday, February 2, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Scott Cemetery in Harrogate.

Rev. Emery Minton, Jr. and Rev. Scott Cannon officiating

Pallbearers will be family. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Adult Bible Class of Pump Springs Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Pump Springs Baptist Church refresh Fund, P.O. Box # 2, Harrogate, TN or Servolution Health Services, 181 Powell Valley School Lane, Speedwell, TN 37870

The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the Amedisys Home Healthcare team for the loving care and kindness shown to our loved one.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.