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Obituary for ROSEMARY BROOKS
On Sunday, September 12, 2021, God so sweetly and peacefully called home to rest, his beloved child, Rosemary Harris Brooks. Rosemary was born on April 30th, 1956 in Chatham Virginia. She was the fifth of six children born to the late Harry and Dorothy Harris. She received her education in the Alexandria City Public School system.
Rosemary accepted Christ at an early age. Reaffirming her faith and being baptized in 2009. Throughout the years Rosemary's faith never wavered. No matter what she was going through she always had an encouraging word to extend to those in need.
Throughout the years Rosemary worked many different jobs. She worked for Lewis Funeral Home, Alexandria VA and Giant Foods. She later worked for a McKesson pharmaceutical distribution company. While delivering medicines to local hospitals and pharmacies she met the love of her life Dennis Brooks. Rosemary later relocated to Calvert County, MD where she worked as a school bus driver for 20 plus years.
Rosemary was united in holy matrimony to Dennis Brooks on June 4th, 1988. Rosemary's passion was family. She enjoyed spending quality time with her children, Rachel, KaTina, Nicholas, and Harri. She was especially proud of her grands and great-grands. She enjoyed every moment she got to spend with her family; from making her famous mac-n-cheese, fat back, fried apples, and homemade biscuits-- to attending sporting events, birthday parties, and holiday gatherings. Rosemary was an avid reader. She would exchange books with her mother and friends. Rosemary also enjoyed spending time and loving on the special dogs in her life, Star, Chloe, and Leia.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Dorothy Harris, one brother, Larry Harris Sr., and one grandson Nicholas R. Harris.
Rosemary leaves to cherish her memories, her husband: Dennis Brooks, four children: Rachel Harris, KaTina Harris, Nicholas Harris (Crystal), Harri Savoy (Otis), and Six grandchildren: Trevoia Waddell, Kalone Jones, Linnelra Jones, Alagia Stewart, Angel Harris, and Anthony Harris, Ten great-grandchildren, Four sisters: Sheila Street, Orney (Faye) Harris, Linda Norbrey, Pebbles Harris, and a host of other relatives and friends.
