Madison Kennedy Brooks

Madison Kennedy Brooks, 19, resident of Covington, passed away on January 15, 2023. Madison was an LSU sophomore and was recently accepted into the Manship School of Mass Communication. She was an active and beloved member of Alpha Phi Sorority. Madison graduated from Saint Scholastica Academy in 2021, where she was an honor roll student, cheerleader, member of Doves for Life, Spirit Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She enjoyed adventures and travel, including: sky-diving, skiing, experiencing new cities, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends. Madison’s heart was pure, her laugh infectious, and she lived every day to the fullest. Her legacy will forever shine in the stars above.

Madison is survived by her parents John Brooks and Ashley Baustert (Scott); her siblings: Aiden Baustert, Brady Baustert, and Kaelyn Baustert; her grandparents: Sam and Merida Brooks, Charles Kert and Amanda R. LeBlanc, Keith and Michelle French, and Wayne Baustert; her great grandparents: Dr. James and Amanda Racca; her godparents: Hunter and Lauren LeBlanc; as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Madison is preceded in death by Susanna Brooks Peveto, Carol Bowser, Malloy Reid French Sr., Jane H. French, Marie Broussard LeBlanc, and Paul Leo LeBlanc.

Hunter LeBlanc, Holden LeBlanc, Alec French, Daniel Todd, Joshua Todd, Andrew Todd, and Tyler Nicolini will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who knew and loved Madison and those who have reached out during this devastating loss to express their memories with our sweet Madi. Special thank you to Beau Adams and Kathryn Devillier for being Madsion’s guardian angels. Thank you to Rodney King Art for his memorial dedication portrait. Thank you to Jenny Reimold for the all the love and for the creation of The Madison Brooks Foundation. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Madison Brooks Foundation to honor Madison’s life and legacy. http://madisonbrooksfoundation.com You can also make a Venmo payment to @Madison-BrooksFoundation. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 3 from 11:00am-1:00pm at St. Peter Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 1:00pm at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave. Covington, LA 70433. Interment will immediately follow at Pinecrest Memorial Garden 2280 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.