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Barbara “Jinxie” Brooks Forbush

Birth	:	23 Jun 1929 Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Death	:	14 Sep 2020
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2935982, -77.4916992
Description	:	Barbara “Jinxie” Brooks Forbush, 91, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 of natural causes. A Fredericksburg native and lifelong resident of the area, she was the daughter of the late Elliott England Brooks and Ethel Embrey Brooks of the city. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Warren Forbush and her brother, Elliott England Brooks, Jr. Barbara was born at the Sophia Street site of the old Mary Washington Hospital. “Jinxie” was a school nickname that stuck with her throughout her life. She was a high school student during... Read More	Barbara “Jinxie” Brooks Forbush, 91, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 of natural causes. A Fredericksburg native and lifelong resident of the area, she was the daughter of the late Elliott England Brooks and Ethel Embrey Brooks of the city. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Warren Forbush and her brother, Elliott England Brooks, Jr. Barbara was born at the Sophia Street site of the old Mary Washington Hospital. “Jinxie” was a school nickname that stuck with her throughout her life. She was a high school student during WWII and graduate of James Monroe High School in 1946. Jinxie enjoyed serving as a varsity cheerleader during this time. She went on to attend Chevy Chase College in Washington DC, Mary Washington College and Mrs. Kishpaughs Secretarial School before accepting a position as registrar for the City of Fredericksburg. Other early vocations were teaching fourth grade at the old Falmouth Elementary School on Butler Road, a federal position documenting wheat allotments with the Stafford County Extensions Office and serving as secretary in her father’s real estate office in The Law Building. In 1949 she married Charles Warren Forbush. They became the proud parents of three daughters raising them in their hometown and forming friendships which have lasted many years. Some of their best memories were traveling abroad and boating with family and friends on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. As a longtime member of St. Georges Episcopal Church she sang in the Jr. choir, taught Sunday school, served for years as chairman of the flower guild, and enjoyed the fellowship of the Mary Faulkner Chapter of the Episcopal Church Women. Jinxie was known for her elegant flower arrangements honing her skills as a charter member and later president of the Town and Country Garden Club. She was also a member of The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club of the Garden Club of Virginia. Many homes graced her arrangements during the open houses of Garden Week and the HFFI Candlelight Tours over the years. She was active with her friends and enjoyed her membership in The Parnassus Club. Jinxie’s commitment to preservation and love of her hometown was reflected in her memberships in the Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary, Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, The Community Foundation, Ladies Memorial Association, Washington Heritage Museums, Stafford Historical Society, Fredericksburg Area Museum, Northern Neck Historical Society, Friends of Belmont, Stratford Hall, James Monroe Law Office, Kenmore Association, Daughters of the American Revolution and The National Society of Colonial Dames. Over the years she found joy in supporting their causes. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Southworth, Jane Bailey (Richard) and Mary Hayden (Phil), all of Fredericksburg; four grandchildren, Charles Eugene Jett (Gerda), David Allen Conner, III, Taylor Anne Bailey and Elizabeth Brooks Hayden; two great-grandchildren Warren and Walker Jett. A private graveside service will be held with the Reverend Joe Hensley officiating.

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Latitude: 38.2935982
Longitude: -77.4916992

Family Members:

Parent

Elliott England Brooks

(1889 - 1955)

Ethel Embrey Brooks

(1900 - 1971)

Spouse

Charles Warren Forbush

(1926 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.2935982, -77.4916992

2. Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.2978070, -77.4726570

3. Fredericksburg National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2927666, -77.4699631

4. Willis Hill Cemetery
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5. Shiloh Baptist Cemetery Old
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6. Confederate Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3022840, -77.4673290

7. Fredericksburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3011220, -77.4662790

8. Gordons of Kenmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3055992, -77.4684296

9. Barton Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3008333, -77.4644444

10. Barton Street Potter's Field (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 38.3008333, -77.4644444

11. Masonic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3019800, -77.4614200

12. Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 38.3010000, -77.4598100

13. Saint Georges Episcopal Burial Ground
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3027260, -77.4600150

14. Thornton - Forbes - Washington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3142738, -77.4683990

15. Grace Church Cemetery
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16. Round Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2001740, -77.3853980

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18. Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
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19. Duncan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2878240, -77.3205470

21. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1617012, -77.4514008

22. Taylor Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2411070, -77.3299690

23. Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2970480, -77.3154740

24. Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery
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