Peggy Ann Brooks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On March 30th at approximately 4am Peggy Ann Brooks rejoiced as she was called to her Heavenly home surrounded by love from her family. A small, strong, stern woman with a heart of gold, gave words of wisdom and comfort to all she met while asking for nothing in return. Peggy was born in Anniston on September 11, 1953, to Minnie and Virgil Cotton, who have both gone on before her. She grew up with four sisters and one spoiled younger brother: Louella McCarty, Barbara Day, Carolyn Summers, Marie Cotton, Charlotte Cotton, and Kenneth Cotton. She is also proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Brooks, that she met in her early 20's. They would go on to get married and have 5 children together: Michael Brooks & Bridgett, Jeffrey Brooks & Carrie, Kenneth Brooks & Jessica, Catrina Phillips & Allen, and Cathryn Brooks & John. Peggy had a son from a previous marriage, Virgil Hodge, who was also waiting for her on the other side of the gate. She worked long hours and put herself through college while pregnant to obtain her Associate's degree and became a registered nurse. She graced Northeast Regional Medical Center with 30+ years of quality nursing. Once she walked through those hospital doors the only thing that was on her mind was the welfare and comfort of her patients. She truly loved her job and loved being able to help people. After retirement she spent her time fighting long battles with lupus, two rounds of cancer, a broken back, and anything else that could be thrown her way. She fought these with dignity and still with love and hope in her heart. She got back into church and reignited her love for the Lord and her faith could move mountains. She never asked for pity and she never wavered in her faith. She still stood over the stove to make her (very much requested) homemade banana pudding for family functions; complained every minute, but still made it. She loved her family and friends more than life itself and she wanted nothing more than to know that when our eyes close for good here on earth, that we will see her again. There is a giant void that no one else can fill, let us stuff it with memories of better days, of laughter and hold onto our faith that she is just one blink away. Any donations or prayers can be sent to the Cancer Care Center of Anniston. Be a light, it only takes a match to light a dark room.

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Peggy Ann Brooks

September 11, 1953 - March 30, 2022