Obituary of Joann Adele Brooks

Joann Adele Osife Brooks. On September, 10, 2004 Joann Adele began her eternal journey toward everlasting peace and harmony. Joann was born and raised in the village of Upper Santan on the Gila River Indian Community. During her childhood years, and as a young adult, she was active in the Presbyterian Church and Sunday School programs. She actively participated in many youth group activities. As a young woman, Joann made her home in Phoenix, AZ where she was dedicated to her career of helping people working as a Nurse Assistant at St. Joseph's Medical Center. During her later years Joann lovingly chose to devote her time to her family, home and her passion for travel. She is preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters, and her beloved grandson, Willie Maurice. Joann is survived by her loving Husband, Russ Brooks, of Phoenix, AZ; her son, Willis Haskie III of Phoenix; her daughter, Cheryl A. Joaquin of G.R.I.C; 7 granddaughters, 6 great grandchildren and two sisters. She will sadly missed by her family and the countless friends whose lives she touched here and on her travels. A visitation will be held on Friday September 17, 2004 from 6-8:00 PM at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald St. in Mesa. Wake Services will be held on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 6:00 PM at District 4 Service Center on the Stotonic Gila River Indian Community. Interment will be held on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 6:00 AM at the Upper Santan Gila River Indian Community Cemetery.