Cathy Ann Brooks

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Cathy loved her family deeply, and her grandchildren held a special place in her heart.

Cathy Ann Brooks passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in1952, she will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, whose love for her family shaped the heart of her life.

Cathy loved her family deeply, and her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She found joy in the simple and meaningful things that made a house feel like home. She worked in her vegetable garden with care, was an excellent seamstress, and was known as a good cook. These gifts reflected her generous spirit and the loving way she cared for those around her.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Brooks, her beloved partner of 56 years. She also leaves her daughter, Delithia Drivas and her husband, Nick. Cathy’s memory will live on in her grandchildren, Brooks Carlisle, Braxton Carlisle, and Lily Drivas, who brought her great pride and happiness. She is also survived by her sisters, Thelma Courson, Laray Gibson, and Lenora Tyson. Each of them carries forward the memory of a woman whose love of family was constant and enduring.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Gibson and Doris Gibson; by her brother, Ryamond Gibson; by her sister, Melma Jordan; and by her daughter, Jessica Brooks. Their memories remained part of her life and story, and she now rests with those who went before her.

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Her life was a blessing, and her memory will be treasured always.

Family and friends are invited to visitation on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Green Hills Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Mallone Chandler officiating.

Cathy Ann Brooks will be remembered for the love she gave so freely, for the care she showed in the everyday moments, and for the warmth she brought to her family. Her life was a blessing, and her memory will be treasured always.

The staff of Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brooks family.