It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Marie Brooks of Pickerington, Ohio, born in Pataskala, Ohio, who passed away on December 20, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William J. Dixon and Victoria L. Dixon (Youngman); her siblings, Betty Herb, Victoria Dixon, Mary McAnaney, Virginia Dailey, William Dixon and Joseph Dixon; her nephew Baby Joe; and her niece Patty.

She is survived by : her children, Charles Brooks (Cheryl), Victoria Farus (Bob), Cheryl Hewett, Greg Brooks (Jody) and Claire Brooks; her grandchildren, James, Angela, Sean, Kristi, Tara, Jason, David and Cassie; her great grandchildren, Ian, Ty, Aurora, Harley, Gavin and Fisher; her siblings, Bob Dixon (Mary), Flo Clark and Rosie Lingel (Doug); and her friend Jay Bowman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org) in her memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home