Carol Brooks
February 02, 2013
Carol Ann Rife Brooks, 69, passed away at her home Saturday, February 2, 2013.
Carol was born December 7, 1943, in Johnston to Carl and Doris Rife. She was a lifelong resident of the Johnston/Des Moines area. Carol was a member of the Lutheran Church Society. She was an avid reader and loved being outside tending her flowers.
Carol is survived by her significant other, Robert Neades; children, Ann Diemer, Tina Baker, Richard Brooks, and Ellen Nelson Sabin; step-children, Rick Brooks, Timothy Neades, Angela Neades, Bobby Neades, and Dennis Neades; brother, Lester Rife; sister, Kimberly Grimm; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Ridgedale Cemetery in Johnston. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Carol.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tina
02/04/2016
Hey mom just wanted to let you know i miss u more today then yesterday. I think about u all the time and wish i could just have one more day with u so i could let u know everything that as happened in the last 3 yrs. I love and miss u. Love TINA McCoy
cyndi basham
02/07/2013
my condolances go out to bob and the family.what a sweet n great lady.always enjoyed my visits with her
Janette
02/04/2013
I love you with all my heart. I'm very blessed to have had you and our special bond in my life. I will miss you so much. Bob,Tina,Richard,Ellen and Sam I love you
Tina
02/04/2013
Mother you will be missed but never forgotten.......... I love u and miss u lots mom.....
Ellen
02/04/2013
The Best Mom Ever! I Love Mom. A Angel in Heaven Now.
jessica
02/03/2013
R.i.p grandma. You was a great women. You always made me laugh when I was down. You was my favorite and I will miss you dearly... I know your up in heaven watching over me... missing you much.. I love you and always will....