Anna Mae Mary (Schott) Brooker, of Marietta, Ohio, died at home January 31, 2024 on her 89th birthday surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 31, 1935 to Charles and Lenora Ullman Schott.
She graduated in 1952 as salutatorian from Harriettsville High School. She was married on February 14, 1956 to Edward Walter Brooker who preceded her in death on September 6, 1988. Anna Mae was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Catholic Women’s Club. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and working jigsaw puzzles. Her grandkids always looked forward to Grandma’s homemade noodles, pepperoni rolls, and blackberry cobbler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Hazel Barker, Doris Toole, and Esther Hesson; and brothers Charles, Joe, Nick, Neil, and Jim Schott.
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She is survived by children, Judy (Tim) Best, Martha Wallis (Steve), Matthew (Pat) Brooker, Steven (Pam) Brooker, Peter (Paula) Brooker, Brenda (Todd) Engle, Gloria (Darrell) Thieman, Dennis (Trena) Brooker, Jason (Christine) Brooker, Mitchell Brooker (Crystal); grandchildren, Kylee (Chad) Knox, Trent (Margo) Best, Lacey (Ryan) McFadyen, Corey (Vidhi) Best, Allie Wallis (Chelsea), Morgan Wallis (Jonathon), Megan (Patrick) Harris, Josh Brooker, Abbie (Chris) Brewer, Lindsey (Seth) Jackson, Kelsey (Brett) Wharff, Caden Brooker, Marissa and Katie Brooker, Tyler (Lisa) Engle, Trey (Brittany) Engle, Tate Engle, Derek (Kourtney) Thieman, Brooke Thieman (Andrew), Bailey (Matthew) Singer, Payton and Casey Brooker, Alayna, Alex, and Jackson Brooker; great grandchildren, Colin, Elizabeth, Maverick, Cooper, Sophia, Jack, Ben, Levi, Adam, Lily, Brooks, Myles, Frankee, Easton, Jhett, Charlee, Keeley, Rhett, and Carlyle; brother Dean (Joanne) Schott and sisters-in-law Mary Brooker and Dorothy Gantley, and Mabel, Betty, Wanda, and Dee Schott.
Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and special nurse, Danielle and aide, Jessica. Great appreciation and thanks also go to her caregivers, Darla and Susan. Memorial contributions can be made to Amedisys Hospice, 27853 St. Rt. 7, Marietta, OH 45750 or St John Central Grade School Foundation, 17654 St. Rt. 676, Marietta, OH 45750.
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Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Churchtown, with the Revs. David Gaydosik and Dale Tornes concelebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the MARIETTA CHAPEL OF CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME, with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m.
Cawley & Peoples is honored to serve Anna Mae’s family and offers online condolences as well as many other resources by visiting their website, www.CawleyandPeoples.com or by following their Facebook page.
