Laura Brooks

October 31, 1946 - December 13, 2020

Laura Brooks, 74, of Alliance, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 4:16 pm at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance, Ohio. She was born on October 31, 1946 in Alliance, to Robert "Bob" and Mary (Ottle) Haynes, she lived in Alliance all of her life. An Alliance High School graduate, Laura was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Laura was employed at B & W Tubular Products as an Executive Secretary and retired after 40+ years of service. Laura enjoyed traveling, two of her favorite places being Hawaii and Germany, gardening, painting, spending time and making memories with family and friends. She rarely missed her grandchildren's sporting events. She will always be remembered for her sarcastic wit and humor. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Brooks, I whom she married on September 17, 1974; a son, Samuel Brooks, II of Alliance; daughter, Kelli Berry of Alliance; mother, Mary Haynes of Alliance; three grandchildren, Mackenzie Berry, Jadyn Brooks and Brooke (Brian) Moore; and two great-grandchildren, Brayden Moore and Brylee Moore. Preceding her in death was her father, Robert "Bob" Haynes; her grandson, Christian Berry; and son-in-law, Ray Berry. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am with Very Rev. Canon Matthew J. Mankowski, as celebrant. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. You are invited to view Laura's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.