Barbara is survived by her son Randall Brooks; and her daughter Roxane Kersey (Butch); her sister Mildred Atkins and her sister Frankie Simmons (Tony); her dear friend Doris Boyke.
Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter Robbin Brooks; her father Frank McAlister and her mother Ruby McAlister; her sister Phyllis Finley McAlister; her sister Kay Nelms and her brother Charles McAlister.
Barbara also leaves 7grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren to cherish her memories.
Barbara was a beautiful and loving woman. She loved her three children, her family and friends. She was a strong willed woman and worked hard to provide for her children. She worked part of her life as a seamstress and could make or alter any garment. She love her grands and great grands and spent time with them so they would remember her. She was happy and loved to dance and have fun with her family. If you needed her she was there. She had a long struggle with Alzheimer but still tried to fill each day with life. Her body grew tired but she loved her Lord and knew He would take care of her when the time came. On Christmas morning, the Lord sent His Angels to take her home to Heaven.
A visitation for Barbara will be held Friday, December 31, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 12:00 PM at Greenville Memorial Gardens, 7784 Augusta Road, Piedmont, SC 29673.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeycenturydrive.com for the Simmons family.
