Myrtle Brooks (Tilghman)

Deaconess Myrtle Tilghman Brooks, was born on Tuesday, January 23, 1934, in the City of Cambridge, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Beulah Major Tilghman and Oscar Tilghman Sr. On Monday, December 11, 2017, obediently, Deaconess Myrtle Brooks answered our Lord and Savior's call and surrendered. Our "Prayer Warrior" went peacefully to be with the Lord. She attended the Pine Street Elementary School and graduated from the St. Clair High School, both in Cambridge, Maryland. Deaconess Myrtle Brooks was a faithful member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church until her health failed. She was baptized by the late Rev. John English. Deaconess Brooks had several accomplishments during her life. She was the founder and owner of The Brooks Care Home dedicated to caring for the elderly and The Brooks Day Care Center. She also obtained her personal care license from the state of Maryland. Deaconess Myrtle Brooks was one of the founders of the New Life Christian Ministries in Cambridge Maryland. She was the president of the Shining Lights Chorus for over fifty years and a Deaconess of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for sixty plus years, under the leadership of the late Rev. John English. Deaconess Myrtle Brooks was preceded in death by her loving mother, Beulah Major Tilghman and her father, Oscar Tilghman Sr.; one daughter, Geraldine Tilghman Clark; three sisters, Helen Lee Tilghman, Arie Tilghman Carter, and Lillian Robinson; four brothers, Oscar Tilghman, Isaac Tilghman, Morgan Tilghman, and Jerome Tilghman; mother-in-law, Cora Brooks; and niece, Nora Lee Cornish. Deaconess Myrtle Brooks leaves to cherish her fond memories, her husband, Deacon Ganes Brooks Sr., of Cambridge, MD; two sons, Ganes Brooks Jr. of East New Market, MD and Derrick Brooks Sr. (LaTisha) of Cambridge, MD; 10 grandchildren, Corinthian Tilghman, Lakisha Brooks, Derrica Brooks, Derrick Brooks Jr., Ganes Brooks III, Courtney Brooks James (Darrell), Davonte' Brooks, Pvt. Jajuan Briggs, Jenna Banks, Shanai Banks; 12 great-grandchildren, Anija Littleton, Kenny Evans, Damori Brooks, Zacari Conway, Dasi Brooks, Diontay Cornish, Jayvine Blake, Breasia Blake, Jakiera Jones, Jaleia Banks, Jayln Cephas, Gabrielle Jackson; two brothers, Corinthian Tilghman and Pastor Johnnie Tilghman Sr., both of Cambridge, MD; two sisters-in-law, Martha Brooks of Houston, TX and Dora Copeland of Charlotte NC, a special friend Alanda Banks; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and an entire community that will miss her greatly. Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Myrtle Brooks (Tilghman), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Myrtle Brooks (Tilghman)

January 23, 1934 - December 11, 2017