Irene R. Brooks, 84, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 1 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Shenandoah Memorial Park.
Mrs. Brooks was born on June 16, 1936 in East Los Angeles, California to the late Bartolo Rodriguez and Sarah Lucero Cruz. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Jack L. Pugh. She grew up in the San Diego, California area before moving to Virginia. She retired from Prince William County Public Schools food service department after working with Marriott food service in Manassas and Tysons Corner, El Taco in Manassas, and Kmart in Front Royal. She formerly owned and operated Neeto Burrito in Front Royal and Winchester. She was very active in the Salvation Army in Front Royal and was a member of Women of the Moose.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond L. Brooks; three sons, Jack Pugh Jr. (Ramona), Carl Pugh and Stephen Pugh (Kim); four daughters, Terry Elliott (Gary), Debbie Yarbough (Dan), Gina Pickett, and Christina “Tina” Perkins (George); brother, Joseph Michael Rodriguez; twelve grandchildren, Sam Talbert (Mary Elise), Debra “Annie” Kitchen (David), Joe Vance (Karen), Amy Hebert (Ryan), Kimber Hurdle (Brad), Jared Toler (Alanna), Greg Williams, Kelsey Tyburski (Mark), Megan Williams-Nash (Ryner), Calli Keefer (Josh), Tori Pugh and Stephen Pugh Jr.; eleven great grandchildren, David Kitchen Jr., Ian Hurdle, Tristan Herbert, Cole Herbert, Olivia Hurdle, Elijah Talbert, Gwenllian Irene Talbert, Joey Vance, Dylan Vance, Jace Toler and Atleigh Toler.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends can also view the service live through Facebook at https://fb.me/e/1cuIY5gsT
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 357 Cloud St, Front Royal, VA 22630.
Irene I have so many great memories of you. You where one of my moms. Growing up in our neighborhood and living across the street from you and your family holds a special place in my heart.
Terry, Debbie, Junior, Gina, Carl, Stephen, and Tina,
I am sad for you. I hope the memories with your mom make it easier to cope with her loss. Prayers for your families during this difficult time.
Raymond and all of Irene’s family. I am very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet woman and she will be missed. Earlene
We loved Irene so much and will miss her everyday. We pray that her beloved family and friends are comforted in knowing she is with our lord.
Sue and Gary Williams
I will dearly miss my “Grandma, “and buddy Irene.
For nearly 19 yrs I had the pleasure of calling her family . She was a born mother and lived her life making sure she doted on all who knew her.
My life, and those of my husband Joe , and our boys Joey and Dylan have been enriched by her love.
I know she would want us to continue her legacy and not be sad , but it will be tough waiting until we hug her again someday in Heaven. Until then, sweet Grandma ❤️
I love her my beautiful auntie Irene
You were the lady with the beautiful smile that would lights up the room.
Your happiness was so contagious, it made me wanted to be right beside you every minute so I could feel the joy and love that you generated from your beautiful heart
That fact that you are not here will causes us all pain, but what a rejoicing we shall have when we see each other again in paradise till then your love will carry us through our grief
😘
Always in our hearts
Your niece
Victoria
Tina, our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Anneliese and Pete
Very sorry to see this. RIP Irene and condolences to the family.
Grandma Brooks as me and Jeff called her will be truly missed she was a second Grandma to us and Jeff partner in Crime when it came to Yard sales and part of the Lake crew enjoy many hours just hanging with us and talking until we meet again you are one special lady and lived bu all
We are deeply saddened. We have so many memories of our kids growing up together. Had so much fun later camping and at the country music jamborees with you and Raymond. RIP
I LOVE YOU AND I AM HAPPY TO KNOW YOU BECAUSE YOU BRING JOY TO MY LIFE IN TO MANY WAYS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGE WITH SO FEW WORDS BUT YOU LIVE IN MY HEART BECAUSE YOUR INFLUENCE SURROUNDS ME DAILY WITH THE LOVE YOU POURED UPON ME-NOEL
I know it’s so hard to say good bye to someone so sweet and loving. We all will see her again. My prayers are with you all.
I’m so proud to call her sister in law,she was a very special lady .I always loved getting together with you and your Family,so much love in their Family.you will be missed .will see you again.❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
To Uncle Raymond and Family… My Heart goes out to Each One of You. I know that it has to be so Hard right now trying to get through today and even the days to come knowing that Aunt Irene/Wife/Mom etc. won’t be here to tell You All how much She Loves You. Just remember Her Beautiful Face and Smile and know that She is with Jesus and She is waiting for the Day to see Us All Again in Heaven… Always know that You All are Loved so very much By JESUS and Me… Sending Big Hugs Your Way, Love Always From Your Niece,
Susan Brooks Wine
Tina, Irene is a very good friend to me and richard we miss and love her so much! she was the type of person that you could not ask for a better friend in life. We miss seeing her smiling face. Prayers for her and your family. We are praying for papa ray because we know how much he is missing her and loves her. We wish the best for your family.
Irene will be missed by so many. She leaves behind her Children and Relatives that adored her so much. She touched so many lives, and everyone that knew her could easily see what a beautiful and sincere Soul she has. I’ll miss her Smile and Laughter and her sense of humor.
She improved and enriched my Life.
Thank you Irene for letting me be a part of your Life.