Patty Jean Brooks

Patty Jean Brooks, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was born February 21, 1951 in Muncie to the late Lovett Gaylord and Nancy Luella (Green) Barnhouse. After raising her children, she worked as an over the road truck driver with her husband, Ralph. She was a member of American Legion #241 Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Randy Brooks of Ossian and Brenda Brooks of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Andre Brooks of Ossian and Kyle Brooks of Garrett; great granddaughter, Makinley Brooks; brother, Richard (Rita) Barnhouse of Muncie; and sister, Jill (Buddy) Bordeaux of Dublin, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Brooks in 2010; daughter, Tina Brooks in 1971; three sisters; and two brothers. Funeral service will be on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819 with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be in Van Buren Cemetery. Contributions in Patty's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Brooks family.