Amy Brooks
Amy Bauerle Brooks, 92, died on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman W. Brooks; and son, Truman W. Brooks Jr.; parents, John Carl Bauerle and Beulah Chambers Bauerle; sister, Deveron Bauerle Hearn; brother, John Carl Bauerle Jr.
She was a graduate of Chattanooga High School and graduate of University of Chattanooga with a B.S. in Education. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She had been active in the Civic Arts League and various Arts organizations. Mrs. Brooks was a former school teacher with the Chattanooga City School System.
She was a faithful member of the Brainerd United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, youth worker and choir member.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John Bauerle and Sylvia McDanield Brooks, Chattanooga; grandsons, Truman W. “Tripp: Brooks III, Asheville, N.C.; and Eric D. Brooks, Wilmington, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Brainerd United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennie Humphries and Rev. Genevieve DeHoog officiating. Mrs. Brooks will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brainerd United Methodist Church.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.