Sue Ellen Brooks, age 76, of Niceville, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Imperial Missouri. Sue was born July 4, 1944 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Catherine Sticka (nee Meyer) and the late Edmund Sticka.
She was preceded in death by her sister Marianne Hrin and sister Janet Dilbeck.
Sue was the loving wife of James L. Brooks. She was the beloved mother of Matthew J. Manzelli and Michael A. Manzelli. She was the dear mother-in-law of Theresa Manzelli (nee Gatlin) and Karen Manzelli (née Boyer). Sue Ellen was the beloved grandmother of Jenna Manzelli, Anna Manzelli Kaitlyn Manzelli, Ethan Manzelli, Nicole Toben and great grandmother of Alivia Toben, Taetem Toben and Emmy Toben.
Visitation is from 4-8 pm, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, Missouri 63010. The funeral service is 10:30 am, Saturday, November 14, 2020 in the funeral home chapel. A private inurnment will occur at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.
Honoring the memory of Sue Ellen contributions are encouraged to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Brooks family.