Carla was raised in a loving home along with her brothers and sisters. She loved spending time with her family as Loving Wife, Wonderful Mother, as a homemaker with her family and enjoyed every moment with loved ones. She also enjoyed time with her animals, tending to her plants, dancing and listening to music.
Carla is a very loving spirit who cared for all who knew her. She was kind, passionate, and funny and always had time to listen to anyone who needed her. Her love for her family was unconditional with no questions asked. She wanted everyone around her to be happy and feel loved.
Carla leaves behind her husband, James Ellis Brooks, who she loved dearly with all her heart for over 40 years. She also leaves behind son, Daniel William Smedley (Amy Smedley); a daughter, Julissa Maria Navarro (Javier Navarro) who she loved unconditionally. She leaves behind a brother, James Barnhill; and five grandchildren, Tyler Smedley, Jesse Smedley, Kaylee Smedley, Justin Navarro and Austin Putt.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, Georgia with Minister Sheila Mingo officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Carla will be sent off to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven."
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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