Barbara Brooks

Barbara J. Hart Brooks, 43, of Bainbridge, went to join her Lord and Savior June 28, 2018 at 8:50 am, surrounded by her loving family.   She was born August 2, 1974 in Chillicothe, OH.  Barbie is survived by her parents, William Hart and Jacqueline VanGundy and George and Nancy Hart; her husband Carl; her children, Alexis Smith, Ezra Hart, and Israel Brooks; her stepchildren, Robert and Kristin Brooks; siblings, Anna (Kendall) Evans, William (Katie) Hart, G. W. (Kiah) Hart, and Erma (Aaron) Haggard; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Roger VanGundy; grandparents, Jack Hamilton and Barbara McCormick, Ben and Mildred Hart, and Edith Thouroughman; an uncle and two aunts.   Barbie attended Paint Valley High School and graduated from Needles High School in California.  She participated in track and field, enjoyed crocheting and was an artist, who touched all the lives of those who knew her.  She loved attending Sunnyside Chapel Church where she decided to give her life to God.   The family offers special thanks to Adena Hospice, her caregivers, and the Adena hospital staff for the dedication and care on the family's behalf.   A celebration of her life and an opportunity to tell stories will be held 3:30 pm Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory.  Cremation will follow.  Friends may call 2-3:30 pm Sunday at Haller's.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made to the Southern Ohio Women's Cancer Project, Ross Co. General Heath District, 475 Western Ave., Suite A, Chillicothe, OH 45601.  Condolences may be mailed to Carl Brooks at 939 Spargursville Rd., Bainbridge, OH, 45612.
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