Barbara A. Brooks

Schenectady-Barbara A. Brooks was born on January 22, 1946 in Tallahassee, FL to the late Mary Daniel Williams and Leroy Owens, Sr. After a long courage battle, Barbara quietly transitioned from this side of glory on January 12, 2017 at Ellis Hospital located in Schenectady, NY.

At the age of 14, Barbara moved to Albany, NY. Barbara was educated in the Albany Public School system; she graduated from Albany High School. Seeking to further her education later in life, Barbara graduated from Schenectady County Community College with an associate's degree in Accounting.

In 1981, Barbara move to Schenectady, NY with her husband, Marvin C. Brooks; they have been married for 40 years.

After more than 40 years of service, Barbara retired from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice.

Barbara loved the Lord; she worshiped at Macedonia Baptist Church for more than three decades. Barbara was active in the hospitality ministry and the gospel choir. Barbara also loved her family and friends. She enjoyed bowling and bingo.

Barbara is survived by her husband Marvin C. Brooks; three sons, Glenn (Gloria) Smith, Jr., Shannon (Simone) Smith, and Bradley (Na'Kiesha) Brooks; five brothers, Leroy (Tanya) Owens, Jr. of Albany, NY, Frederick Williams of Tallahassee, FL, Aaron and Maurice (Shawn) Williams, and Anthony Owens of Albany, NY; four sisters, Emmalee Smith of Tallahassee, FL, Delores Jones, Freddie Mae (Robert) Singleton and Brenda (Arthur) Williams of Albany, NY; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She is predeceased by her parents; her son Byron C. Brooks; her brothers David, Elijah, and Cecil Williams; and Glenn Smith, Sr.

Calling hours will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, 26 Wilson Ave, Albany, NY 12205, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 9:00am-11:00am with a service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY.