Mary Elizabeth 'Fratick' Brooks

Mary Elizabeth (Fratick) Brooks, 85, of Georgetown passed away at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday November 21, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 17, 1927, in Georgetown, IL, the daughter of Charles Sr. and Margaret (Hoskins) Fratick. She married James W. Brooks on June 16, 1946 in Georgetown. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2012. She will be missed by: her son, Chris (Michelle) Brooks of Georgetown; her daughter, Jamie (Mike) Spezia of Covington, IN; her grandchildren, Anthony Spezia of Covington, IN, Alex Spezia of Covington, IN, and Derek Shuman of Georgetown; and her companion, black Scottish Terrier, Daisy. She was preceded in death by: her parents; one son, Stephen Douglas Brooks; and one brother, Charles Fratick Jr. Mary was a graduate of Georgetown High School in 1945 where she was a cheerleader. She was a member of the First Church of Christ of Georgetown, Jr. Women's Club, Georgetown Athletic Boosters, & Georgetown Band Boosters. Mary worked for the Georgetown Fair Board, in charge of the Horticulture Building. In her later years, she worked for Latoz Hardware. Mary had won many awards for horticulture and flower arranging. She enjoyed cooking and was known by her family to make great pumpkin pies, homemade noodles, herb butter, & everyone loved her holiday slush. She enjoyed going fishing and travelling to Gatlinburg & Wisconsin, as well as, making ceramics & gardening. A private family graveside service will be held for Mary & James Brooks. Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. As per her wishes, Mary was cremated and they will be laid to rest together in Georgetown Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Dornblaser Post #203. Memorial donations may be given in her name to CARA, 609 E 5th St, Tilton, or Forest Glen County Preserve. Please join their family in sharing memories through Mary's and James' Tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.