Tommie Ruth Marshall Brooks

Born October 16, 1936 in Melbourne, Florida
Passed away November 8, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida.

Tommie Ruth Marshall Brooks passed away at the age of 90, surrounded by loved ones on Nov 8, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Tommy Arnett Brooks Sr. Born on Oct 16, 1936 to Ruth Donavan Sikes Marshall and Tommie Cleveland Marshall. The oldest of their four daughters, she is preceded in death by her sister Bobbie June Gourlay (Robert Earl Gourlay, deceased), survived by her sister Jackie Clara Marshall (Pete Joseph Marshall, deceased) and preceded in death by her sister Jimmie Aileen Marshall.

Raised in Malabar, Fl. she was known as one of the Malabar Girls. Her mother was a Homemaker and her father was a Well Driller. Both were well respected, in the community. Her parents instilled in her a strong sense of family, to always love and support one another, as well as, others.

Tommie graduated from Melbourne High (Ruth Henagar Building) Valedictorian in 1954. Started her life long career at the (Brevard/Holmes Regional/Health First) Hospital where she worked until retirement at the age of 70. Through hard work and dedication Tommie advanced from an entry level position to the Director of Data Processing. Her determination in helping the department function more efficiently lead to her success in the consolidation of multiple reports into one. This streamlined the process making the department operate more effectively.

Tommie married her husband Tommy Arnett Brooks Sr. in 1954, (a Georgia boy she meet when visiting relatives). Their life together started in Malabar, Fl. but soon moved to West Melbourne where they raised 4 children. Donna Marie Schilsky (Sidney Harvey Schilsky), Brenda Lee Bumgarner (James Howard Bumgarner Jr., deceased), Rhonda Lynn Tippin (Terrence Gene Tippin), Tommy Arnett Brooks Jr. Tommie’s family continued to grow with 10 Grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 8 great- great grandchildren.

Her heart was full of love. It didn’t make a difference if you were family, friend or a stranger. She was kind, caring and compassionate to all. She led by example, not just quoting scripture but by living it. She did for other as she would want them to do for her loved ones. Quoting her Granddaughter – Carisa D Hill: If you knew her you know she was one of a kind. My Granny led a life of service and showed unconditional love and compassion to everyone no matter their financial status, creed or color. She would give you what she could, even if it was the last of what she had. Her faith was strong and she always trusted God to provide. Tommie lead by example, a true disciple of Christ, her work on earth is done and she has been called home to be with her Lord and Savior.

She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, the greatest women and mother we have ever known.

Rest in Peace Mom.