Dorothy "Pam" Brooks
March 28, 1955 ~ February 16, 2015
SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Monday February 16, 2015 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church OFFICIATING CLERGY: Father Clem Davis VISITATION: 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with recitation of the Rosary at 4:00 p.m. Dorothy Pamela "Pam" Brooks, 59, of North Brooks Street., died at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at her home. Pam was born March 28, 1955, the daughter of James S. and Vera L. Bradley Higdon. She married John Brooks September 13, 1980. Pam worked as a medical records coder at Columbus Regional Hospital for 40 years. She was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and devoted her life to her family and friends. Pam was especially proud of her four children and two grandchildren. She also loved the companionship of her dogs. Survivors include her husband, John; son, Christopher (Stephanie) Brooks of Noblesville; daughters, Sarah (Travis) Ballman of Columbus, Amanda Brooks of Batesville and Kaitlynn Brooks of Columbus; grandchildren, Briley Ballman and Hudson Brooks; brother, Larry (Amy) Higdon of Fairland; sisters, Jeanette (J.B.) Freeman of Columbus, Imogene (Neal) Rogers of Edinburgh, Marian Kirby of Edinburgh and Charlene (Ken) Cassidy of Martinsville; step-father, Wayne Wright of Edinburgh; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, James Shelby Higdon; her mother, Vera Louise Bradley Wright; brother, Jerry Higdon; and a sister, Marie Higdon.
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Larry, Amy, Mandy, Dawn, Jamie and Doug, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Love to all. Heather
Chris We are so sorry to hear the news about your mother. My condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of love. Trevor,Lori,Dalton,Sierra,&Calista
So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
After reading the paper this morning, I was literally in shock. I just saw Pam in church a couple weeks ago but didn’t have the opportunity to talk to her. I worked with Pam for many years at CRH and had served on several communities with her at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. I am so sad to read of her passing. My heart goes out to her family, please know that so many of her friends will miss her as well. I know this is a most difficult time for her family and will keep all of you in my prayers. Rest in peace dear sweet Pam. Betty Hill
To the Brook’s Children and their Daddy…..John. Your family has always meant a lot to me and I was so surprised to hear of her passing. You all are in my prayers and your Mom was awesome. She had a spark and could make anyone happy. Always smiling. She will be missed. Susan Grammer
Dear Brooks Family, Pam was a wonderful, caring person whom my mother and I worked with in Medical Records at CRH. Pam was always so proud of her children. May God keep you and comfort you all during this time. Our prayers are with you.
Pam was a very special lady to us and to many. She was always helping others. She was dedicated to her family and her work. She was loyal, giving, and showed compassion and love freely. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. May all the wonderful memories help you heal.
Pam will be missed by so many of us. I will miss seeing her smiling face when I visit CRH. My prayers go out to her family and friends as the mourn this incredible loss.
John, I haven’t seen you since we worked together at The Republic, but I wanted to drop you a note to let you know how sorry I am to hear of your wife’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
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