Evelyn M Brooks

Evelyn Marcelle McGaha Brooks Pickens, South Carolina Evelyn M. McGaha Brooks, 88, wife of the late J. C. Brooks, passed from this life Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Born in Easley, a daughter of the late Colonel Benton McGaha and Sadie Brown McGaha. Mrs. Brooks has been a member of East Pickens Baptist Church since 1956 where she enjoyed knitting sweaters so the children on the church bus would stay warm. Survivors include a daughter-in-law; Carol James Brooks of Liberty, two grandchildren; Angela Galloway (Michael) of Seneca, and Crista Massie (Jeff) of Liberty, four great grandchildren; Tori and Madi Galloway, Nathan and Payton Massie, as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brooks was predeceased by her parents, her husband, a son; Roger Charles Brooks, seven sisters and three brothers. Visitation will be 11 am until 12:45 pm Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Dillard Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow in the chapel at 1 pm. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum. Special thank you to April Medgyesy, Hospice Care of South Carolina, Chaplain Albert, Vivian, Belinda, Madison and Shelli for their kind and compassionate care to our family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 900 East Main Street, Easley, South Carolina 29640 or Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, #5000, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com The family will be at the home of Carol Brooks. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Brooks family.