Shirley R. Brooks

Shirley R. Brooks, 84, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Colonial Manor in York.

Born on Wednesday, November 23, 1932 in Littlestown, she was the daughter of the late Merrill N. and Altie Crushong Pittman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years, Donald R. “Don” Brooks, who died in 2012. Shirley was a member of Harvest Time Temple. She will be remembered as being an animal lover, especially her cats and Chihuahuas.

Survivors include her two sons, Merrill Brooks, Sr. and his wife Linda, of Hanover, and Randy Brooks and his wife, Sandra, of Spring Grove; two grandchildren, Merrill “Joe” Brooks, Jr. of Hanover, and Heather L. Michua-Brooks and her husband, Fermin, of New Oxford; three great-grandchildren, Autumn Lynn Gisher, Blair Brooks and Alex Michua Brooks; two brothers, John Pittman and his wife, Esther, James Pittman and his wife, Darlene; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Harvest Time Temple, 700 Black Rock Road, Hanover, with The Rev. Fred Mummert officiating. Burial will follow in Marburg Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at a viewing to be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sweet Souls Animal Rescue, 2665-B Centennial Road, Hanover, PA 17331.