Anna Brooks

Anna Martha Brooks, 89, went into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on December 22, 2008, at Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH. She was born on June 14, 1919, in Pickaway County to John and Christine (Schneider) Kaiser. Anna married Alford Brooks on June 2, 1959. Anna throughout her life was a devoted member of the Ringgold and Washington Avenue Methodist Churches, where she taught Sunday School. In her later years, she was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Circleville. Anna was also a lifetime member of Gideons International. Anna and Alford were co-owners of Brooks Pastries on Broad Street in Columbus. Anna was predeceased by her parents and husband, as well as siblings Elizabeth (Ernest) Barr, Mary, George (Harriet), Henry and Arthur Kaiser. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday December 24, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Internment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens on Broad St., Columbus. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International.