BROOKS, Martha H., 96, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Rockford IL. Born July 1922 in Ft. Scott, KS. She leaves her son Douglas Brooks and her daughter Julia Durst, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Although her family will miss her, we are rejoicing in the fact she will be in a better place with the rest of our family.

She was a graduate of Tulsa Central High School in 1940 and also received a diploma from Oklahoma school Of Business in 1941. She was married to her loving husband Wilson on January 3, 1942. They were married in the First Christian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her husband Wilson and her sister, Dorothy Bowlin pre-deceased her.

Martha was a member of Beta Sigma phi sorority and PEO (chapter FY) a social and philanthropy organization for more than 50 years. She was also a member of the Sequim Community Church in the state of Washington. She lived in Sequim for over 20 years before moving to Rockford Illinois to be near her daughter Julia. Martha also gave her time and financial help to many organizations such as the Arbor society, where she was a member of the J. Sterling Morton Society, the Hillsdale College Foundation, the American Bible Society, the Humane Society, St. Jude children's research Hospital and the Shriners.

Martha love to travel and see the world by both ship and air. She always lived where there were mountains, trees, flowers and most of all fresh mountain air. She was a true nature lover. Her family and friends will miss her great outlook on life.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to Martha Brooks C/O Saint Jude Children's Hospital 501 Saint Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK. Please sign the guestbook online if unable to attend. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com