Carolyn Ann Brooks, age 71 passed away on April 22, 2011. She was born November 18, 1939 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Jack B. and Betty Lou (Davis) Bivens. Carolyn was a lifetime member of AmVets #2256. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett H. Brooks; children; Jack Brooks, and Cynthia Sue Farley and a brother, Harold Bivens. Carolyn is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Lois Bivens; special friend and helper, Terry Brannon; and many nieces, nephews and other family. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home. A service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the funeral home; Rev. Kenny Smith, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to AmVets Post #2256, 818 Tarlton Road, Circleville, OH 43113, or Pickaway County Hands for Disabled, 210 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113. Share memories and condolences at www.schoedinger.com.