Helen Veoria Brooks

Helen Veoria Brooks from Hobbs, New Mexico departed from this life Christmas Day, 2025 at the age of 89.

Helen was born in Rosebud, Texas to Andrew and Birdanna St. Clair Baker on June 19 (Juneteenth), 1936. She graduated from Giddings High School, May 1955. She then moved to Hobbs, NM and attended Beauty School.

She was preceded in death by mother, father and husband Thurman Brooks. She is survived by her sisters, Lilly Byrd (San Antonio, Tx), Sarah Whitmill (Duncan, Tx), Ivory Lynum (Mobil Alabama) , Joyce Baker (Roundrock, Tx). Also, her 6 daughters, Donna Baker (Hobbs), Rachel Brooks (El Paso, Tx), Sharon Jacobs (Roswell, NM), Teresa Jackson (Hobbs), Lorna Jackson (Hobbs) and Tara Sanders (Hobbs), and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren , great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Helen was an avid fan of the Family Feud with Steve Harvey, and she was a big fan of the San Antonio Spurs. Helen attended the Roxana Street Church of Christ 60+ years and loved the Lord with her whole heart.