Jerry Lou Chatmon was born to Nathaniel and Lillian Chatmon on August 4, 1947, in Fort Worth, TX.
Jerry, a graduate of I.M. Terrel High School in 1965, was a mother to four exceptional children: Tilyvonne, Willie, Tikalashun, and Sybilla. Her nurturing nature, guided by her creativity, was a guiding light in her life. She was an avid seamstress, creating bespoke pieces for her family and church members and a gardener with a green thumb. Jerry's marriage to James Walker Brookins, the love of her life, on November 14, 1990, in Fort Worth, TX, was a testament to her loving nature. During their 33 years of marriage, they ran Jake's Barber Shop and provided unwavering support in raising several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Our Heavenly Father called her home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was in the company of her husband, daughters, and many loved ones. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, James Brookins; her daughters, Tilyvonne Howard (Christopher), Tikalashun Chatmon, and Sybilla Hall (Will); her 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; her sisters, Annie Helen Spicer, Gloria Anderson (Calvin), Lena Matlock, Hortense Russell, and Diane Matthews and her brother Larry Yarborough and a host of family members. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the love and support shown during this difficult time.
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