COLUMBUS
Emmie Joy Brooks, 13, of Columbus, left her earthly home at 8:32 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Emmie was born January 15, 2009, in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Tom G. Brooks and Tracy Joy Rucker Brooks.
Emmie was a current student in the 8th grade class at Central Middle School. She had a strong Faith and an inspiring way about her that can be described as infectious, as she had a way to inspire friends, family and even the other children receiving care at Riley Children’s Hospital. Emmie was a heroic fighter of cancer that refused to give up. She was spunky and loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Marley. Emmie also enjoyed playing Pokemon. During the last year, she found enjoyment in making and selling dog treats. Emmie will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her mother, Tracy Brooks; father, Tom (Sara) Brooks, both of Columbus; grandparents, Steve (Janet) Rucker of Hartsville, Lynne (Marvin) Hutchins of Live Oak, Florida, Buddy (Kelly) Brooks of Lake Placid, Florida, Hubert (Tonia) Nolen of Morristown, Indiana; siblings, Brandon (Hanna) Brooks, Blake Brooks, Elise Brooks, all of Columbus; aunts, Lori (Steve) Hunnicutt of Columbus, Jennifer (Pete) Pinholster of Ashville, N.C.; uncles, Scott (Rachel) Rucker of Noblesville, Stephen (Paola) Brooks of Washington, D.C.; niece, Adaleigh Brooks along with many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her aunt, Amy Rucker Bernard and her beloved dog, Marley.
In keeping with the family’s request, cremation will take place and a celebration of life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Houze officiating. Visitation will be held at the church Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to either Beat Childhood Cancer (https://beatcc.org/give/ please note “In memory of Emmie Brooks”) or The Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute (https://cc-tdi.kindful.com/honor-pages-2017) in Emmie’s memory.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Emmie’s family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home.
