Rita Brooks

Westminster – Rita Price Brooks, 63, wife of Freddie M. Brooks Jr., passed away on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of God.

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Rita was the daughter of the late Robert “Fat” Price and Eunice Faye Dickert Simpson. Rita worked as a bookkeeper at Moon’s Drug Store for almost 19 years and was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. Rita had a great passion for music, reading; loved her family and spending time with grandchildren.

Rita is survived by her husband, Freddie M. Brooks Jr. of 44 ½ years; daughter, Brittany Howell and husband Kyle of Seneca; two grandchildren, Ainsley Grace Howell and Cohen Brooks Howell; special cousin, Dianne Teague; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her beloved Moon’s Family.

In addition to her parents, Rita is preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Joann Brooks.

A Funeral Service will take place at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at Sandifer Funeral Home.

The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are accepted or memorials in Rita’s memory can be made to Rock Hill Baptist Church, 531 Whiten Road, Westminster, SC 29693. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE BROOKS FAMILY