Reta Kay Brooks

May 6, 1954 - April 22, 2015

Reta Kay Brooks, 60, of Bradford went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 22, 2015. She was born May 6, 1954 in Bradford, the daughter of Everett and Anne (Vanoven) Giffin. She married Tommy Brooks on August 24, 1971. They were married for over 42 years and he wouldn't take anything for the years he spent with Reta. She was his helpmate and his biggest supporter. Mrs. Brooks was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and watching old shows and movies. She loved watching her grandchildren play, but most of all she loved her family. She is survived by her husband Tommy Brooks; one son, Stacey Brooks and wife Amanda; one daughter, Shania Geurian and husband Logan; one sister, Faye Giffin; one brother and sister-n-law, Glen and Linda Brooks; four grandchildren, Devin Sullivan, Jada Brooks, Waylon Brooks, and Naomi Geurian; several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Wallace and Carol Woodard; two brothers, Dempsey Giffin and Everett (Bud) Giffin Jr.; one grandson, Allan Brooks; and her parents. Visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6-8p.m. at Bradford Memorial Funeral Home in Bradford, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2p.m. at Bradford Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Marlin officiating. Interment to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Bradford, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. bradfordmemorial.com