September 18, 1912 ~ May 2, 2003
Born in: Buncombe County, NC,
Resided in: Asheville, NC
Kathryn Rebecca “Casey” Taylor Brooks, 90, of 11 North Bear Creek Drive, Asheville, died Friday, May 2, 2003, in an Asheville hospital.
Mrs. Brooks was a daughter of the late William and Carrie Smith Taylor and was married to the late Harry Brigman Brooks. She was also preceded in death by brothers, William Taylor, Carter Taylor, Aura Taylor, Porter Taylor and Robert Taylor and sisters, Eva McIntosh, Partha Clark, Lois O’Kelley and Inez Ward.
She is survived by a special nephew whom she loved dearly, Terry Ward, and special nieces Ronda Wilson and Janice Ammons; and a special great nephew Norman Dale Wilson, III.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Paul LeBree, Regina Stephens and Sonya Banks for their care.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. E.W. Hollifield officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral home on Patton Avenue.
Condolences to Terry from the family of Partha Taylor Clark. We are so sorry for your loss and know how much Casey meant to you and your love for her. We have cherished memories of her and also loved her very much. Nieces & Nephew: Cornelia, Ronald, Linda & Rose Marie; also her great nieces; Tanya & Tennille Baxter. We love you Terry, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear of Casey’s passing.
I have only fond and funny memories of Casey, and wish to extend my condolences to all family members and friends who will miss her.
May God bless each of you.
Buddy Tallant
Sorry to hear of Casey’s passing.
I have fond memories of Casey, & Inez trying to keep Terry and I straight growing up.