Sheila L. Brooks' Obituary
Sheila Lynne Brooks, 54, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Visitation services to celebrate the life of Sheila Brooks will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life will be at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019, at The Venue (the former AIW Hall) 2882 North Dinneen Street, Decatur, IL 62526.
Sheila was a loving mother, daughter, sister, mimi, and friend. She touched everyone whom she’s ever been in contact with, everyone has a favorite Sheila story. She will be remembered as being full of life, although hers was cut short. Her laughter and silly personality was contagious so it was impossible to be upset around her. If you’ve ever attended a benefit in Decatur, she most likely had a hand in putting it together or at least lending advice. We will all be forever grateful for her generosity within our community. She was a member of Heroes Helping Heroes and Koalition for Kids, as well as frequently volunteering with the kids at Webster-Cantrell Hall. We all know that Sheila has already given us a life time of love, but we will forever miss her light. Tell Pa we love him from all of us up there in Heaven, we sure do miss the both of you.
Sheila was a loving mother to Ian and Holly Harrison, as well as being a second mom to Ashley, Shelby and Tiffany Drew. She will be missed by the love of her life, Richard Drew, who has always been an amazing bonus dad to both of her kids. She leaves behind three brothers; Dennis, Kevin and Jeff Brooks as well as her mother, Linda Brooks. She has joined her daddy, Larry Brooks in Heaven.
The family of Sheila Brooks is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the complete online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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