Word has been received of the death of Hillis C. Brookes, 86, of Angola, Ind., formerly of Carmichaels, who died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1997, in Carlin Park Healthcare Center, Angola.
She was a past matron and former deputy of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 263, Uniontown; the White Shrine of Jeruselum; the Daughters of the Nile; and also was mother adviser of Rainbow Girls, all of Pennsylvania.
While in Angola she was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Surviving are a son, Richard Brookes of Sumpter, S.C.; a sister, Yetiva Humphries of Angola; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
A memorial graveside service will be held January 10 at Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, with the Rev. David Brown officiating.
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Last updated Saturday, January 3, 1998
Hillis C. Brookes
Formerly of Carmichaels
She was born June 24, 1911, in Fort Wayne, Ind., a daughter of Charles A. and Lois Trenary Clark.
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