Brooks, Lena Elizabeth McKay

Lena Elizabeth McKay Brooks, age 92 of Cameron died on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at her home in Cameron. She was born on November 13, 1918 in Harnett County, NC to the late Archie McKay and Betty Eury McKay. She was an active and faithful member of Cypress Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and was very involved with the Presbyterian Women. She was awarded a Honorary Life Membership by the Presbyterian Women. Mrs.Brooks was an avid quilter having made many beautiful quilts throughout her life. She is survived by three sons: Vance Brooks of Cameron, NC; Jerry Brooks of Grifton, NC; and Daniel Brooks of Cameron, NC; two daughters: Martha Evans of Booneville, Indiana and Violet Stewart of Vass, NC. She is also survived by two brothers: Jim McKay of Cameron, NC and Hewie McKay of Sanford, NC and a sister, Mary Baker of Sanford. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Zebul Vance Brooks, a son, Archie Brooks and four brothers. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Cypress Presbyterian Church in Cameron with Rev. Barbara Hedin officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 19, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cypress Presbyterian Church (Cemetery Fund or Presbyterian Women) or to the Charity of One‘s Choice.