Marva Brooks (Robertson) Obituary (1946 - 2021)

On Monday, March 29, 2021, at the age of 74, Sis. Marva Robertson- Brooks was called to Glory. Marva was born on July 13, 1946 to the late Esterine Lee Stafford and the late William "Blue" Robertson. She was reared in the home by the late George Stafford, Sr. as one of his own, making her the eldest of ten children. Marva accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of New Zion Christian Fellowship of Gramercy, LA under the leadership of Elder Emile Dean Mitchell, Sr. Marva was a graduate of Cypress Grove School in Lutcher, LA. She was a member of the NAACP, Eastern Star, and Christian Friendship Benevolent Association. Marva was united in holy matrimony to the late Floyd Brooks Sr. and from that union Marva leaves to cherish her precious memories her children, Floyd Brooks, Jr., Lloyd Brooks, Vanessa McKarry (Michiel), Cortez Brooks (Demetris), Shawn Watkins, Kim Frost (John), Cheryl Joseph (Dorwin), Melissa Lucas, Elijah Campbell, Jarrod Brooks, Derrick Robinson (Melinda), and Wilmer Davis III (Jasmine). She also leaves her precious memories to cherish with her three sisters, Elmira Shaw, Kathy Inuwa and Marcella Linton (Paul); one brother, Herman Stafford (Nicole); 39 grandchildren, with one grandson whom she reared in from an early age Christopher Brooks; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A celebration life for Sis. Marva Brooks will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at New Zion Christian Center, 216 W Main St, Gramercy, LA. Visitation from 8am-11am. Service at 11am. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Paulina, LA. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com Due to CDC (COVID-19) guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!