Bertha Ann (Faison) Brooks (1893 - 1982)

Born 9 Mar 1893 in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Richard Herbert Brooks — married 30 Jun 1914 in Richmond, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 4 Apr 1982 at age 89 in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Bertha Ann Faison, aka Mrs. Richard Herbert Brooks, (9 Mar 1893 - 4 Apr 1982) Age 89

Birth & Parents

On 9 March 1893 in Manchester, Chesterfield, Virginia, Bertha Ann Faison was born, the 1st known child of 3 known children born to James Madison Robert Faison, (2 Oct 1866 - Unknown) and Sarah Frances Cordle, (14 Feb 1861 - 25 Mar 1936) of Richmond, Virginia.

Parents & Sibling

On 12 Nov 1891 in Richmond, Virginia, James M. R. Faison married Sarah Frances Cordle. Together James and Sarah Faison had 3 known children, a daughter and a son, and an infant son, all of whom were born in Manchester district, Chesterfield County, Virginia. In chronological order the known children are:

• 1. Bertha Ann Faison, aka Mrs. Richard Herbert Brooks, (9 Mar 1893 - 4 April 1982) Age 89; Find A Grave: Memorial #32151782
• 2. James Rucker Faison Jr., (15 Oct 1896 - 8 Oct 1941) Age 44
• 3. Edward Garland Faison, (27 Apr 1902 - 28 Apr 1902) 1 day Maury Cemetery

Father Abandons Family

Sometime between 1902 and 1905 James M. R. Faison abandoned his wife, Sarah, and his two children. For years Sarah thought that James had moved to Akron, Ohio, that is why in April 1927 and again in 1934 the Chancery Court of Richmond, Virginia, required her to publish in the Akron newspapers notice that she was suing for divorce (April 1927) and declaring him dead (1934).

Marriage to Richard Herbert Brooks

On 30 June 1914 at the home of Rev. E. T. Smith, Swansboro, South Richmond, Virginia, Bertha Ann Faison married Richard Herbert Brooks, son of Cincinnatus Brooks and Eliza Thomas Fuqua.

“Wed in Swansboro Today. Miss Bertha A. Faison and R. H. Brooks both of Swansboro, were quietly married this morning at the home of the Rev. E. T. Smith, in Swansboro, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks left on the 12:35 train over the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad this afternoon for a visit to the Eastern Shore and a tour of Northern cities. They will make their home at 3300 Decatur Street.” Published in the Evening Journal, (Richmond, Virginia) Volume 10, Number 23, Wednesday, 1 July 1914, Column 3, Page 8. Accessed via Library of Virginia database, https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=TEJ19140701.1.8&srpos=38&e=--1890---1948--en-20--21-byDA-txt-txIN-%22R+H+Brooks%22-------

3 known Children: 2 sons, 1 daughter

Together Herbert and Bertha (Faison) Brooks had 3 known children, 2 sons and 1 daughter, all of whom were born in Chesterfield County, Virginia. In chronological order the known children are:

• 1. Winston Rucker Brooks, (11 Sept 1916 - 15 Nov 1993) Age 77; Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA., Find A Grave: Memorial #26020593.
• 2. Thomas Milton Brooks, (17 Nov 1920 - 26 Dec 1996) Age 76; Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield
• 3. Glada Lee Brooks aka Mrs. Galen Raymond Snoke, (20 Jul 1924 - 24 Jul 2013) Age 89; Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA., Find A Grave: Memorial #114350775.

Death of Husband

On 10 Feb 1947 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, Richard Herbert Brooks died. He was 68 years old. His remains were laid to rest in Maury Cemetery, Richmond City, Virginia. A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for him. There is a photo of his large granite tombstone which he shares with his wife. If you want to you may access it here Find A Grave: Memorial #32151763.

Death & Burial

On 4 April 1982 in Richmond, Virginia, Bertha Ann (Faison) Brooks died. She was 89 years old.

Her remains were laid to rest in Maury Cemetery, Richmond City, Virginia. A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Bertha Ann (Faison) Brooks. There is some information about the cemetery and there is a photo of her large granite tombstone which she shares with her husband. If you want to you may access it here: Find A Grave: Memorial #32151782.

Obituary - Funeral Notices

“Brooks. Mrs. Bertha A. Brooks, of Richmond died Sunday, April 4, 1982. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Glada Lee Snoke; two sons, Winston R. and T. Milton Brooks; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, Funeral notice later.” Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Monday, 5 April 1982, page 14. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/830760091/

“Brooks. Mrs. Bertha A. Brooks, age 89, of Richmond died Sunday, April 4, 1982. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Glada Lee Snoke; two sons, Winston R. and T. Milton Brooks; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, where services will be held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Internment Maury.” Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Tuesday, 6 April 1982, page B2. (digitized page 18) Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/830760499/

Sources

Birthday Party

"Miss Faison Entertains In Honor Birthday. Miss Bertha Faison entertained her friends at a birthday party given her by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Faison of Swansboro last night. The evening was spent in games and other amusements until a late hour, when refreshments were served. Among those present were Messrs. Bassell Morrisett, Milton East, Lewis Heath, Bernard Cordle, Earl Smith, Diamond Trevillian, Jack and Joe Routten, Harry Morrisette; Misses Carrie and Corine Redford, Eperald Gerald, Julia and Hattie Miller, Emmie, Mary and Fannie Cordle, Bessie Gill, Esther and Bernice Jones.” Evening Journal, Volume 1, Number 239, Saturday, 10 March 1906, Column 2, Page 7 Accessed via https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=TEJ19060310.1.7&srpos=172&e=--1900---1910--en-20--161-byDA-txt-txIN-faison-------Richmond%2c+VA

Glada Lee Brooks

Glada Lee Brooks is listed in the 1941 graduating class of John Marshall High School.

"397 In John Marshall’s June Class Graduate Tuesday. John Marshall High School will graduate 397 students in the June class and diplomas will be presented at exercises at the Mosque Tuesday night. There were 203 graduates in the February class of the list of graduates in the June group, 184 are boys and 213 girls. “ Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Sunday, 15 June 1941, column 3, Page 11. https://www.newspapers.com/image/828151429/

Glada Brook's 1st Marriage

“Miss Glada Brooks To Become Bride of Mr. Blankenship. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Herbert Brooks announce the engagement of their daughter, Glada Lee, to Mr. Kenneth Melvin Blankenship, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Blankenship. The wedding will take place in June.“ Published in The Richmond News Leader (Richmond, Virginia) Thursday, 23 May 1946, Column 4, Page 24. (Digitized 26.) Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/760516383/

Glada Brook's 2nd Marriage

"Snoke – Blankenship. The marriage of Mrs. Glada Brooks Blankenship, daughter of Mrs. R. Herbert Brooks of Richmond, and the late Mr. Brooks, to Galen Raymond Snoke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Snoke of Shippensburg, Pa. took place Monday, May 14, in St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Arthur W. Newell officiated. The bride wore a blue dress with white accessories. She carried a Bible and an orchid. Mrs. Marion C. C. Wilmore was matron of honor and Staunton I. Cottrell was best man. Both are of Richmond. Ushers were Maj. Winston R. Brooks of Ft. Meade, Md. and T. Milton Brooks of Richmond, brothers of the bride. After a reception at Hotel John Marshall, the couple left for a southern wedding trip. They will make their home in Richmond.” Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Sunday, 3 June 1956, Page 51. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/828564777/?terms=%22Winston%20R%20Brooks%22

Parents Marriage

"Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68VV-XVWC : 2 August 2022), James R. Faison, 1891.

Husband's Funeral Notice

“Richard H. Brooks. A funeral service for Richard Herbert Brooks, 68, of 3300 Decatur St., who died Monday at a Richmond hospital, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Weatherford Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Maury Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha A. Brooks; a daughter, Mrs. G. L. Blankenship; two sons, W. R. and T. M. Brooks; three brothers, Zack, Clinton, and Kirby Brooks and two grandchildren. “ Funeral notice published in the Richmond Times Dispatch, Thursday, 13 Feb 1947, Page 11. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/828227216/