Mary Helen Blattel Brooks, 83, of Dallas, Ga., formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn D. Brooks I; and a son, Joseph L. Brooks.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Ann Brooks Longfellow; a son, Glenn D. Brooks II (Brenda); two granddaughters, A. Christine and Sandra M. Longfellow; a grandson, Nathan E. Brooks; and three great-grandchildren, Marina, Garrick and Kristain.
Last rights and service was at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Dallas.
Mary was cremated and will be taken back to Cape Girardeau to the Mississippi River.
The Cremation Society of Georgia in Atlanta was in charge of arrangements.
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