Mother Ervie Brooks

The beloved memory of Mother Ervie Brooks (AKA) “Madea"

Mother Ervie Brooks was born February 19, 1931 to the late Frank, and Essie Jones. Mother Brooks heard the master’s call, and transitioned to her eternal home on November 28, 2020 in Longview, Texas. Mother Brooks was preceded in death by her Parents; husband Coy Brooks Sr.; siblings, A.D., Frankie, Eddie, Norman, James, Jimmie, Merlene; daughter, Belinda Brooks; grandson, James Robinson; and granddaughter Kiesha Robinson.

Mother Brooks was educated, and attended schools in the Longview School System. At the age of 13 years old, she began employment at the Potato chip factory. Mother Brooks was a well known cook, and she fixed the BEST peach cobbler! She loved her children, and served working at the Bethel Temple child care until the age of 79.  

Mother Brooks was raised up at Bethel Temple of Longview, Texas under the leadership of Elder Timothy Young, followed by Elder A.D. Brown, Bishop Noel Jones, and presently Bishop Robert Evans. She was a FAITHFUL member for over 60 years. Mother Brooks was a strong prayer warrior, praise and worship leader, usher, altar worker, and Sunday school teacher. She never allowed anything or anyone to get her down.

She leaves behind to celebrate her rich legacy, Lois (James) Robinson, Bishop McKinley (Helen) Ingram, Essie Wiley,  Andrew Snyder, Coy Brooks Jr., Derrick (Angie) Brooks, LaTrina Brooks; Siblings, Thelma Royal, and John Henry Jones; 34 grandchildren; 84 great grandchildren; 27 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mother Brooks also leaves to cherish two very special prayer partners, Evangelist Barbara Allen, and Evangelist Sherry Wright.