Gail Diane Brooks was born September 27, 1945, in Norton, KS to Albert
and Opal (Carpenter) Georgeson. She passed away September 28, 2021, at
the Andbe Home in Norton, KS.
Gail grew up in Lenora and as a young girl with three brothers, she
was a bit of a tomboy spending much of her time outdoors with her horse.
She was a 1963 graduate of Lenora High School, her classmates recalling
her athleticism and speed as well as her command on horseback atop her
horse, Queen. Immediately following her completion of high school, she
was employed by the Rural Telephone company and worked there until
around 1966. Gail married Bill Brooks on April 18, 1965 in Lenora and
they lived in Johnson, Kansas, for about six years before moving to
Clayton in 1972.
After her return to the area, Gail worked for The Bank at the Jennings branch for almost 15 years. She was also very active in the Clayton United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, and a member of the choir. She was a gifted musician both harmonizing with her voice and on the guitar which she, along with four ladies from Clayton, taught themselves to play. Gail was also an active supporter of the community both as an Eastern Star member and most notably as a community leader of the Prairie Dog 4-H Club. In addition to being a farmer’s wife and mother of three, Gail remained athletic through the years by coaching softball, playing in a women’s softball league, and participating in a weekly women’s bowling league in Norton.
In later years, she was blessed with grandkids who became her favorite
pastime. She engaged with their activity of choice be it cooking,
gardening, or feeding and playing with the animals. She will be lovingly
remembered by all for her infectious smile, easy laugh, willingness to
help, and overall effervescent personality.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bill (Irene)
Georgeson and Jack Georgeson and sister-in-law, Deanna Georgeson. She is
survived by her husband, Bill of Norton; son, Steve (Kelly) Brooks of
Norton; daughter, Sammye (Todd) Strickler of Colony, KS; son, Bart
(Cheri) Brooks of Clayton; mother-in-law, Merrice Brooks of Norton;
brother, Max Georgeson of Norton; sister-in-law, Barbara (Don) Kelly of
Lawrence, KS; grandchildren: Erin, Ashlyn, Elijah, Bristol, Brytton
(Jordan), Colton, Camryn, Justin, Addison, Hallie, and Braylyn and great
grandchild, Brooks Morton.
Memorial services will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Clayton. Inurnment will follow at the
Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm Friday, October 1,
at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clayton United Methodist Church or Clayton Cemetery and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.