Brooks, Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors

03/13/2025

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Helen Mims Lee, 78, born August 4, 1946, to the late Clinton and Mary D. Mims of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend

03/11/2025

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Dorothy Lee Anderson was born May 2, 1942 to Autrey Henry Anderson and Hattie Roberta Adams-Anderson in Troup, Texas. She grew up in Troup and attended Central High School. At an early age she accepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Troup. Soon after, she moved

02/14/2025

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Dr. Pearlia Derrick was the nineth child of ten born to S.B. and Pearl Johnson Wallace, in the Community of Bethlehem Gilmer Texas. She attended Bethlehem Elementary School and graduated from Valley View High School Gilmer, TX. Dr. Pearlia accepted Christ at an early age, where she became a member

02/13/2025

Celebrating the Life of Bertha Lee Duncan

02/12/2025

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Bertha Lee Duncan was born August 6, 1949 to Fonzell Jack Duncan and Irine Duncan in Arp, Texas. She worshiped at Liberty Baptist Church in Arp, Texas. Bertha attended Arp Schools and was a graduate of Arp High School Class of 1967. She was employed by Arp Independent School District

02/06/2025

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Linda Kay Jackson, 65, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Born on October 3, 1959, to David Jackson and Chinia Jackson Boyd Foley in Tyler, Linda lived a life marked by dedication to her family, faith, and community. A proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High

01/30/2025

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Leonard Starks was born August 12, 1932, in Smith County,Texas to the late Jesse Starks, Sr. and Amanda Walker Starks. He was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School Class of 1951. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the United States Army and served in the

01/22/2025

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Reginald Garrett was born September 19, 1949 in Longview, Texas. He was embraced with love into the family of David L Garrett and Callie James Garrett along with his brother and two sisters. Reginald was introduced to the importance of church and learning at an early age. He was a

01/21/2025

01/03/2025

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Gloria Stine was born on September 18, 1950, to Asa Stine Sr. and Lola Belle Hightower Stine. She was the fifth of nine children born to this union. Coming from very humble beginnings, Gloria and her seven siblings shared lots of fun times growing up in the country. She was

01/01/2025

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Shirley Ann Anderson was born March 4, 1946 to the late I.V. and Hattie V. Tennyson in Quitman, Texas. She graduated from Bragg Morris High School in Lindale, Texas and attended Tyler Junior College and Texas College. She married John Anderson and to this union three children were born. Although

12/19/2024

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Mrs. Brenda Joyce Williams Franklin was born to Mr. George W. Williams and Mrs. Cynthia Mae Ewins Williams October 13, 1950 in Smith County, Troup, Texas. Brenda departed this life on December 12, 2024. She attended Troup schools and was a graduate of Troup High School Class of 1970. She

12/13/2024

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Reverend Howard L. Matlock, Sr, was born February 9, 1949 to the late Fred Matlock and Naomi Mackey Matlock in Whitehouse, Texas. Howard attended Stanton Grade School and graduated Whitehouse High School in 1967.He was given nick name the King by his fellow classmates. He served his country in the

11/29/2024

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Born and raised in Gilmer, Texas to a Christian household lead by parents,Elberta King and John Noble King, Mable accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at her earliest opportunity, and she stayed faithful all the days of her life.Her church home for many years was Gees Memorial Church COGIC