Emma Lois (Brothers) Westbrooks, of Powderly, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 27, 2020, in Paris, Texas.
Emma was born on December 10, 1932, in Lamar County to Roy Pantha and Martha Jane (Maddox) Brothers. Emma was one of 9 siblings, and was a twin. She married Harold Westbrooks on October 21, 1950 Harold and Emma were blessed with two sons, Benny Lloyd and Billy Edward.
Emma was a homemaker and caretaker to her husband, sons, and family members. She was a devout Christian woman and a member of the Powderly Baptist Church. Emma enjoyed playing volleyball and dominoes when she had the opportunity. Perhaps her greatest joy was in caring for her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Westbrooks; brothers, Buddy, Duane, and Tommy Brothers; sisters, Gwen Pope, Birmah Bean, Barbara Ann Faucett, and Dorothy Jean Rajac; and her parents.
She is survived by her sons Benny Lloyd Westbrooks of Round Rock, Texas, and Billy Edward Westbrooks of Powderly; sister, Sharon Lynch (Gary) of Clarksville, Texas; grandchildren, Kristi Colleen Westbrooks-Torres of Round Rock, Marc Edward Westbrooks of Round Rock, Emily Alice Westbrooks of New York City, New York, and Kathryn Ann Westbrooks of Kingsport, Tennessee; great-granddaughter and namesake, Emma Brooke Torres of Round Rock; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Emma’s memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 31 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris, Texas. Visitation will be held at Fry-Gibbs on Thursday, January 30 from 6 to 7pm. Burial will follow the memorial service at Long Cemetery in Powderly, Texas.
