Mrs. Mary Irene Brooks

September 21, 1930 - May 1, 2022

Mary Irene Elliott Brooks was born on September 21, 1930, to Bill and Viola Elliott. She received her angel wings on May 1, 2022. She accepted Christ at an early age at Harrison Chapel in Rosston, AR. She was a member of Providence in Rockford, Illinois. She became a member of Antioch M.B.C. under the leadership of Rev. Bobby J. Box, Sr, where she served on the Mother Board, Usher Board, Sunday School, and the Mission, and wherever she was needed. She loved cooking, going fishing, and taking food to the sick. She met and married James C. Bazzelle in 1949, to this union (2) sons were born and (1) son preceded her in death, James C. Bazzelle Jr. Later in life, she met and married Willie Norris in 1967, and she became the guardian mother to (3) sons and (1) daughter. Later in life she met and married Johnnie Brooks. Mary worked for Pacific Scientific (formerly Honeywell) in Rockford, Ill, for 10 years, and for the Board of Education as a Community Liaison Worker. Moving back to Arkansas, she worked for Nevada High School Chapter One. She leaves to cherish her memories; (1) son, Larry Bazzelle (Deborah) of Camden, AR, (3) Guardian sons, Gregory Norris (Martha), Willie Norris Jr both of Chicago, Ill, Carl Norris (Gerline) of Rockford, Ill; (1) Guardian Daughter, Gloria Norris of Memphis, TN; (1) Brother, Hersey Elliott of Camden, AR; (2) Sisters, Lorene Thrist of Rockford, Ill, and Janie Braddix of Augusta, GA; (6) Grandchildren, Jeffery (Kimberly) of Las Vegas, NV, Shondalyn of Wichita, KS, Sheriaka (aka black gal) of Barstow, CA, Laretha, Roshanda (Peache) (Derwin), Lawrence all of Los Angeles, CA; (16) Great Grandchildren, Shakayla, Jalen, DeAndre D, Paris (Tyrone), Todd, Deryl, DeAndre P, Davlin, Destiney, Jare, Ericka, Rene’e, Sherrelle, and Tyreke; (9) Great-Great Grandchildren; (7) Guardian Grandchildren; (28) Great Guardian Grandchildren; (21) Great-Great Grandchildren; (1) Godson, Lashon Braddix (Jerry) of Little Rock, AR; (1) Goddaughter, Francine Reddy of Rockford, Ill; Special Sons and Daughters/Friends, Rev. Bobby & Lois J. Box and family, Johnnie Powell, Connie Green, Mr. & Mrs. Reggie Cooper, Rubye Porter, Bernice Lamar, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, May 14th, 2022, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Stephens, AR, at 12:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Harrison Chapel Cemetery in Rosston, AR, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Pastor Bobby J. Box Sr, Officiant/Eulogist. Visitation will be Friday, May 13th, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, AR. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required to Wear a Mask While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours.” This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.