Willie Mae Brooks Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Willie Mae Brooks (Norfolk, Virginia), born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Willie left this world on May 7, 2026 at the age of 55, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Willie Mae Brooks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Westry and Annie Westry; and her siblings, Tina Westry Thomas, Jamaul Westry (Samuel) and Sean Westry.
She is survived by: her husband Johnnie Brooks; her siblings, Paul Cherry, Lisa Johnson, Patricia Westry, Lynn Westry, Sherrie Westry, Pamela Allen-Edwards and Derrick Allen; her parents-in-law, Johnnie and Lillie Brooks; and her sisters-in-law, Angela Scriber, Manda Lollar (Marcus) and Ursula Brooks. She is also survived by loving aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and godchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Granby Chapel (7246 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
