Ray Jean Brooks

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Ray Jean Brooks

Ray Jean Brooks, 73, of Winchester died Wednesday, December 12 after a long illness.

Ray Jean was born in 1939, in Dillon, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ila Mae Stone. She retired from Western Union Electronic Mail Inc. as a computer operator and attended Wesley United Methodist Church. She loved bowling and camping with her husband and collecting objects depicting butterflies.

Her husband Harry Burnett Brooks, Jr. preceded her in death on November 10, 2006.

Surviving are her daughter Cindy Jackson and husband Steve of Wendell, North Carolina and son, John Brooks and wife Danielle of Stephens City, Virginia; two sisters, Diane Hamilton and husband Wade of Florence, South Carolina, Betty Zielinski of Florence, South Carolina; a brother David Stone and wife Jean of Florence, South Carolina; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carolyn Brooks and husband Bob of Winchester, Virginia and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Entombment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Ray Jean Brooks Ray Jean Brooks, 73, of Winchester died Wednesday, December 12 after a long illness. Ray Jean was born in 1939, in Dillon, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ila Mae Stone. She retired from Western Union Electronic Mail Inc. as a computer operator and attended Wesley United Methodist Church.Continue Reading

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Ray......She was our sister-in law for over 51 years.they lived in a lot of places all over the country.Wherever they moved guess what that is where we went on vacation. When they decided to move to winchester to retire we were so happy. It was so good to have them home. Through the years we have had lots of good times and some bad times, We had lots of happy times and sad times , we have laughed and we have cried together, agreed and disagreed because once her mind was made up, need I say more. Our sister went from a beautiful healthy lady to a beautiful very sick lady and we could do nothing to help her..I know that she is at peace and is not suffering.and Johnny, Dana , Cindy and Steve you know how much she loved you and she knew how much you loved her...........I am going to miss My sister -in-Law..My good Friend...............

I am so very sorry to hear about Ray Jean's passing. I was very fond of her and have many nice memories of times spent with her. My prayers are with the family and loved ones. Susie Howell Levisen Folly Beach, SC

In honor of Ray Jean Brooks, John Zielinski lit a candle.

I send my prayers to love ones ,family and hope all make it through this sad time

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. Mom will be greatly missed for her humor and friendship. I know that she has joined Dad and are reunited in their love. John & Dana Brooks

Carolyn, Mom enjoyed your friendship and cherished every moment together. You shared laughter and tears, and made each day brighter. We are so lucky to have you to lean on during these difficult times, and words cannot express the gratitute. Thank you so much! John & Dana

Thank you for your prayers & warm wishes during this difficult time. John & Dana Brooks

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.