Lucille Brooks: April 29, 1925 - Nov. 4, 2011

Lucille Reynolds Brooks, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 4. She was born April 29, 1925, daughter of the late John and Katie Reynolds. She was married to Clarence Brooks for nearly 50 years. Lucy was a life-long resident of Jessamine County and a member of the Clover Bottom Baptist Church. Lucille was a devoted homemaker and gifted gardener. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Della Peel and Stella Hughes; two brothers, Roy and Bob Reynolds; and brother in-law Tommy Hughes. She leaves three loving and caring daughters, Reata and husband Bill Buffin, Jan and husband Jerry Hurst, and Phyllis and husband Joe Esenbock; six grandchildren, Lynn Eary, Todd Lewis, Jennifer and husband Chad LaRue, Jeremiah and wife Lisa Esenbock, Joshua and wife Kelly Esenbock, and Joe B. and wife Carrie Esenbock; nine great-grandchildren, Jordan, Austin, Megan, Jana, Tyler, Madison, Brenna, Colton and Logan; two sisters to cherish her memory, Anna and husband Charles Holderman, and Ruth and husband Rick Macomb; brother Donald and wife Dixie Reynolds; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Reynolds. Visitation was at Betts & West Funeral Home in Nicholasville Monday, Nov. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with Don Reed officiating. Burial was in the Wilmore Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Todd Lewis, Chad LaRue, Jeremiah Esenbock, Joshua Esenbock and Joe B. Esenbock, and great-grandson Jordan Eary. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Homestead Nursing Home in Lexington. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com.