Enid Belle Brookhart, 75, formerly of Arbela, died February 9, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born the daughter of Emerald Glen and Rebecca Anne (Aldridge) Garrison on January 21, 1948 at the family home west of Memphis.
Enid attended Hazel Hill School and graduated from the Memphis High School in 1965.
She married Jerry Wayne Brookhart, the love of her life, on March 19, 1972. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2006.
To this union two daughters, April Dawn and Sherry RuthAnne, were born.
Enid enjoyed being a mother and wife. She always had a huge garden and loved to cook for everyone. Enid was an avid sewer, reader and treasured spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters: Beulah Stutsman, Goldie Purvis, Glenna Anne Garrison (in infancy), E. Irene Hyde and V. Darlene Steeples; sisters-in-law: Helen Garrison, Wanda Garrison and Becky Fogle; brothers-in-law: Richard Fogle, Bill Purvis, Gary Hyde and Mike Coleman.
She is survived by her children: April Dawn Brookhart and Sherry RuthAnne (Brock) Meeks, all of Memphis; brother, Harold Garrison of Wyaconda; brothers-in-law: David (Geri) Fogle, Jack Fogle and Bobby (Teresa) Fogle of Ottumwa; sisters-in-law: Jenny Coleman of Des Moines and Lori Montgomery; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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So sorry to hear about Enid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. ❤️❤️
Hugs and prayers to you girls for the loss of your Mother. I pray God will bring you peace and comfort.
Sorry for your loss.
Sherry and April we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a great lady and raised 2 wonderful girls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So very sorry to hear this. I will always treasure the memories I have of knowing her the length of time I did. Praying for you both Sherry and April.
We are so sorry to hear of Enid’s passing. We will be praying for you both Sherry and April. Sending love and hugs.
Condolences to the family during this difficult time. We will be forever grateful for our memories of Enid.
Sherry & April…We are very sorry for the loss of your momma. We are praying for you both. May God comfort & strengthen you. Love, Rex, Teresa and Rory Norton
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