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Obituary For Marian Jean Brookins

Ms. Marian "Jean" Brookins was born March 7, 1944, to loving parents , Henry and Nancy (Ellis) Brookins. Marian, also known as Jean, accepted Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist Church (Green Pastures). She was a 1961 graduate of Carver High School and attended Morris College, Atlanta, GA. Marian was a Social Worker for more than 20 years in Cleveland, Ohio. She then moved to Alabama and opened a marvelous daycare in the Green Pastures community, which served the Gadsden area for more than twenty years. Once she retired and moved to Georgia, Marian then worked in the Georgia school system as a teacher. She loved the Lord and joined a spirit-filled Baptist church in Georgia, until her health began to fail. She heeded the Master's call on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Wetumpka, Al., surrounded by her loving cousins, J'Unis (Cynthia) Bozeman and Juanita Bozeman.

She loved everyone she met and treated them with love and respect. She has hundreds of children that she adored and cared for, and they will truly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Nancy Brookins.

She leaves to cherish her beloved memory; brother, Michael Glenn Brookins of Athens, GA; caregivers and special cousins, J'Unis (Cynthia) Bozeman and Juanita Bozeman all of Wetumpka, Al.; Jean Means of Birmingham, Al. and Johanna Grier of Cleveland, Ohio; niece and nephews, Marlon Harris, Michael Brookins Jr., Whitney Brookins, and Elzele Spears; 16 great nieces and nephews; special sister Teresa Ann Spears Brooks; and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

Service by Professionals, Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.

Guest Book

My Sweet Jean, It has taken me a few days to gather my thoughts to compose these words from my heart. We worked in our classroom for many years, "Two-peas in a pod-Ms. Jean & Ms. Tasha". You were one of the most giving people I know. You spent countless dollars buying school supplies, clothes, shoes, and etc. for kids in need or just because you wanted to. I can remember days that we left school to go shopping for our students. As a new teacher, you poured wisdom into me from having your own daycare. You always made sure the classroom was clean and the morning work was ready to go before you left for the day. Your bulletin boards were always ruler-centered and straight, you loved doing bulletin boards. I can vividly see you washing the students' faces after naptime to make sure they were presentable before going home. You were always thinking about the elderly people at the nursing home and picking them up little treats. Oh, let me not forget—you made a dynamite Cream Cheese Pound Cake. I asked you to make it so much; you gave me the recipe and I'm still cooking it. I have so many memories of you; I could go on and on. I'll miss you, but your legacy will live on in what you've taught me. Enjoy your Mary-Kay, iron-creased jeans, mints and floss up in Heaven—something you always had. Love, Mrs. Tasha

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What a wonderful spirit has passed on to our fathers house. She was a servant to many always with a spectacular smile that lit up the room and made you feel special ! I was fortunate to work for the same agency golden age centers where she was adored by her seniors because she went the extra mile for them early on in my career admired her poise grace and when you saw her in passing and she asked how you are doing you knew she meant it a classy lady has just entered our fathers house deepest condolences to the family well done ! 🙏✝️😇⛪️

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Oh what great and wonderful memories I have with the woman that inspired me in so many ways. Ms. Jean Brookins will always have a special place in my heart. The fun times we shared together I will cherish. I know you are up in heaven finding more children to spoil and feed....singing and rejoicing with your Mom and Dad. I could go on and on about you. Ms. Jean so many words to describe you...sweet, caring, loving, a giver, genuine love for all children....the list goes on. I love you forever and always Jimmene Reid Sims

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Ms.Jean it was a honor and a pleasure working with you in Athens,Ga. I knew my day was never complete until I saw Ms.Jean so we could laugh and get candy out of Ms Tasha's hidden stash lol. After she retired and I was no longer working for the school district, Ms. Jean would visit the assisted living facility I was working at, she was there at least 3 times a week visiting with the residents. Ms Jean was truly heaven sent...Take your rest. My prayers to the family, she will be deeply missed here in Athens, Ga.

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Ms.Jean was heaven sent to all the kids from Green Pasture!! I am truly saddened by her passing. We will miss her dearly. Sending my deepest condolences to her family! Keysha and Arnika Jackson

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Ms. Jean was an amazing lady. I am glad to have had her be a part of my family's life. I enjoyed working with her, the kids enjoyed her love, and my husband would always look for to her hugs and her asking why he hasn't been to church. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.

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My condolences to the family. I have fond memories of Jean as a high school and junior college classmate.She was a warm and friendly individual with a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time. Love, Dorothy Ager Rosser

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Jean was a wonderful cousin I was blessed to have spent time with her when my uncle was sick I will always have a place in my heart for her gone but will always be remembered

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It is with the most sincere heartfelt expression that I offer my condolences to the family of our dear Sister in Christ, Jean Brookins! Jean was one of the closest friends that I have ever been Blessed to have! I was able to confide in her on many occassions while at Carver High School during my five years in Gadsden. I thank GOD that I have the pleasure of speaking with her by phone last year, and it was a delightful conversation. She was a Dear Friend. Oh, but what a FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS! I commend the entire family to the comfort of our LORD and Savior, Jesus,The Christ. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Deacon Moses J. Garrett Carver H.S. Class of 1961

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Jean was a long and endearing friend. She will be greatly missed. Eleanor Powell Harris

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Jean was a lovely person, Who will be deeply missed. My condolences to the family during this difficult time. Nealie

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Jean was a very dear friend. So sorry for the loss. We will miss her dearly. My Condolences to the family. Mrs. Virginia Jackson and Family.

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