Birth date: Mar 5, 1930 Death date: Jan 10, 2025
BROOKS, Lela “Sue”, age 94, of Waynesville, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Kettering Hospital. Sue owned and operated Brooksies Beauty Shop from her home for 35 years. In addition, she volunteered in the gift shop at Ke Read Obituary
she Will be missed here at Waynesville Community Church
As a young teen, I helped Sue with the 4 and 5 year olds during Bible school. It was in the basement of the old church. It would be sweltering hot and that little classroom
would be filled with 4 and 5 year olds. We would teach the lesson, sing songs, learn the memory verse and do a craft. Sue always brought a huge bag of assorted items for the craft. I marveled at the fun items in the bag. Buttons, fabric pieces, glitter, and so many other things. When snack time came, the children were grateful for their cup of
kool-aid and two cookies. Sue and I would sip our kool-aid, eat our cookies while we chatted and enjoyed each other’s company.
There was one Bible school time that stands out. Sue had put on the most fragrant, light and flowery perfume. I just thought it was wonderful. A couple nights later she handed me a small wrapped gift. She had bought me a bottle of that lovely perfume. I was so surprised and blessed by her gift to me.
One of Sue’s favorite songs was “Wayfaring Stranger.” I think of it as her signature song. As I played the piano, Sue would give a short testimony before singing.
Her voice and sweet spirit gave that song such meaning and beauty. Some lines of that song say..,.” I’m just going over yonder…”I’m
just going over home. I rejoice that Sue is home….no longer a Wayfaring Stranger. Heaven is now her home. Amen.
Such a sweet, friendly lady. Sue always had a smile and an adventure to talk about but her Grandchildren were her first and most important subjects. Loved her friendliness and her attitude toward Living life!
Wilma Watson
So sorry to read about Sue's passing. She used to cut my hair at her shop on St Rt 73, it must have been in the early 1970's. I remember she had a new-fangled thing called a blow dryer and my mom and I marveled at it.
Mom and Sue would sit and chat, while I got my hair cut. I remember Sue loved to travel and told us about one trip where she rode a camel. It must have been a trip to Egypt.
Sue was a sweet lady, full of travel stories. My parents really liked Andy too.
Sue was a spark! We had many wonderful adventures at Juliaetta’s Trunk and other favorite retail sites. I will miss her but if there are retail sites in heaven, I’m convinced we will get another chance to find a bargain and enjoy each other’s company. Love and peace in Glory, Sue! Until we meet again for the next adventure. Love you friend.
