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Lou Berta Brooks

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Birth	:	24 Mar 1928 Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	15 May 2014 Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.9491720, -80.8535170
Description	:	Lou B. Brooks March 24, 1928 – May 15, 2014 COLUMBIA - Lou Berta Brooks, twin daughter of Eula C. Harmon Brooks and Drayton K. Brooks, Sr., left this life for the next on May 15, 2014. Visitation will be Saturday, May 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home on Leesburg Road. A graveside service in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery will be held Monday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m. Lou was a lifelong member of Beulah Baptist Church, Horrell Hill, as well as a member of the First Baptist Koinonia Sunday School Class for more than 50 years. After graduating from Lower Richland... Read More	Lou B. Brooks March 24, 1928 – May 15, 2014 COLUMBIA - Lou Berta Brooks, twin daughter of Eula C. Harmon Brooks and Drayton K. Brooks, Sr., left this life for the next on May 15, 2014. Visitation will be Saturday, May 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home on Leesburg Road. A graveside service in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery will be held Monday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m. Lou was a lifelong member of Beulah Baptist Church, Horrell Hill, as well as a member of the First Baptist Koinonia Sunday School Class for more than 50 years. After graduating from Lower Richland High School in 1945, Lou worked in the Richland County Auditor's Office to pay her way through college at the University of South Carolina, the first in her family to attend college. In 1950 she proudly graduated with a B.A. degree in education. After teaching high school English and history in Toccoa, Georgia, for two years, Lou returned to Columbia to work at the Five Points Building and Loan Association. She advanced quickly and was sent to the University of Georgia for a portion of two summers to attend their executive school. She continued working for the Five Points Building and Loan (which became Carolina First and is now TD Bank) for 37 years, retiring in 1989. For nearly 40 years, Lou, who was totally committed to helping others, volunteered with the Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI) which welcomes and assists international students at USC. She worked tirelessly obtaining, cleaning, repairing, and organizing household items; organizing garage sales and other fundraisers for CCFI; providing weekly lunches for the internationals on the USC campus; transporting students to various places; and promoting the purpose of the organization. Students from India, Greece, South Korea, Hungary, Thailand, and China lived in her home when other accommodations were not available. Lou remained friends with many of these students after their graduation and visited many of them in their home countries. She even hosted a wedding and reception for one Chinese couple in her home. In recognition of her service to the international students, NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, Region VII, which includes seven southern states, Guam and Puerto Rico, awarded Lou their first community volunteer award in 1996. In 1998 she received an award from the United States Information Agency for her service to international visitors. In 2006 the Columbia Council for Internationals awarded her Lifetime Membership in the organization, their highest honor. Lou Brooks truly valued education and was a lifelong learner. Many, many times she assisted others in obtaining the funds to attend college. For years, she watched Jeopardy every single day and even kept notebooks filled with Jeopardy information that was new to her. She regularly attended the Shepherd's Center of Columbia that provides continuing education for seniors. Lou loved travel and always encouraged others to take advantage of every possible opportunity to see the world. She traveled all over the United States and abroad including England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Korea, China, Australia and the Caribbean. Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Hattie Byrd Smith Hamer, Mary Kate Polson, Ruth B. Sosbee, Barbara B. Whitener; and her brothers, Drayton K. Brooks, Charles E. Brooks, and twin brother, Lawrence T. "Pete" Brooks. She is survived by brother, Mason R. Brooks (Priscilla); brother-in-law, Danny Sosbee (Barbara); nieces, Linda G. Sosbee, Donna L. Sosbee, Norma P. Baugh, Cathy B. Cox, Lynn B. Braun, Debra B. Hallman and Molly Brooks; nephews, Mason R. Brooks, Jr., Michael K. Brooks, Danny Sosbee, Jr., Larry Brooks, Jason Brooks, Don Polson and Sunny Smith; and a number of great, and great-great nieces and nephews. Lou is also survived by many dearly loved friends all over the world. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her true joy in living and her tireless dedication to helping others. Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 9487 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC 29061. Friends and relatives are invited to view this obituary and share condolences or memories with the family at www.thompsonsfuneral.com. PUBLISHED IN THE STATE NEWSPAPER ON MAY 16, 2014

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Lou Berta Brooks's memorial is located at: Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA.
When did Lou Berta Brooks death?
Lou Berta Brooks death on 15 May 2014 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 33.9491720
Longitude: -80.8535170

Family Members:

Parent

Drayton Kirkland “Kirk” Brooks Sr.

(1890 - 1967)

Eula Cora Harmon Brooks

(1897 - 1977)

Siblings

Hattye Byrd Brooks Smith

(1918 - 1985)

Drayton Kirkland Brooks Jr.

(1920 - 2004)

Mary Kate Brooks Polson

(1924 - 1997)

Eula Ruth Brooks Sosbee

(1926 - 2005)

Barbara Andrews Brooks Whitener

(1939 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery
Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9491720, -80.8535170

2. Oldfield Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9426860, -80.8667750

3. Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery
Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9524160, -80.8739720

4. Horrell Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9332490, -80.8412500

5. Saint James Baptist Church Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9578950, -80.8248080

6. Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9348763, -80.8256444

7. Fairview Baptist Church
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9789619, -80.8665619

8. New Birth Tabernacle Church Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9239370, -80.8275140

9. New Light Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery
Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9285236, -80.8216981

10. Chappell Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9540000, -80.8966170

11. Chappell Home Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9540000, -80.8966670

12. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery
Eastover, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9482620, -80.8095940

13. Hopkins Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9099920, -80.8734580

14. Brown's Chapel Cemetery
Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9902690, -80.8676050

15. Chosen Generation Apostolic Church
Lykes, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9389800, -80.9043630

16. Jones Cemetery
Horrell Hill, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9922520, -80.8683210

17. Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9027320, -80.8722610

18. Mill Creek UMC Cemetery
Columbia, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9494800, -80.9130100

19. Government Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8991486, -80.8568582

20. Saint John Resurrection Memorial Garden
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8991486, -80.8568582

21. Zion Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Lykes, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9436450, -80.9152510

22. Hopkins Family Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9106710, -80.8956210

23. Saint John Baptist Church Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8964680, -80.8606170

24. Goodwyn Cemetery
Hopkins, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8960180, -80.8526170