Shirley Brooks

Shirley Irene Brooks, age 74, passed away on December 9th of 2024 in Kettering Ohio at Walnut Creek Senior Living Facility. She was born on November 2nd of 1950 in Dayton Ohio, to Gladys Medley Baker and Virgil Baker. 

Shirley is preceded in death by her late husband, Robert O. Brooks, her mother Gladys Medley Baker and her father Virgil Baker. 

She is survived by her brother Stanley Baker and wife Diane Baker and brother in law Thomas Brooks. Her two daughters, Kelly DeBord and spouse Josh Hatfield and Carry Brooks. Her four grandchildren, Brittany Davidson and spouse Cody Ritchie, Austin DeBord and spouse Kristen Wagers, Ashley Boninsegna, and Layla Dunaway. Her three great grandchildren, Naomi Middleton, Margorie Ritchie, and Shayla Boninsegna. Shirley will be deeply missed by a close group of friends, Shirley, Bonnie, Vicki, and Pam have remained in an active, very special friendship since grade school. Libby and Mary have also been dear friends throughout Shirley’s adult life. 

Shirley graduated from Miamisburg high school in 1969, where she made many friends and was adored by many. Her soul radiated love and kindness, any time you shared good news with Shirley you could hear the genuine excitement and happiness she had for your wonderful news. She would go to the ends of the earth for her loved ones and never expect anything in return. She was truly an angel on earth and anyone who knew her would agree. The most important things to Shirley was her family and her tight group of best friends. 

The family hopes those who would like to honor her, find a quiet time to remember who she was in your life and recall the wonderful memories you shared with her. In lieu of a public funeral friends and families are encouraged to have their own private memorial and/or celebration of life.