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    Celebrating the life of

    Betty Margaret Brookes

    21 Sep 1924 - 28 Oct 2011

    Family and friends

    Beloved wife of Donald, dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Beverley and Tim, Coralie and Rick, Darlene and Mark and Derek and Lynelle and much loved Grandma of 13 Grandchildren.

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    Tim's Eulogy at the Funeral   A Tribute to Betty Margaret Brookes   Parents, Grace and Arthur Nicholls Grandparents: Elizabeth and Alfred Nicholls 21 September 1924 – 28 October 2011 Betty Margaret Brookes was born on September 21st, 1924 in Kunming, which is the capital city in the province of Yunnan, in south western China. Betty came...

    Coralie Hall9 Nov 2011

    Rebekah Hall's tribute read at funeral 'Dear Grandma' by Rebekah Hall (14 yrs), grand daughter 'Serve others' was her motto,For all at her sideShe helped every personWho came to confide She travelled the world,And went to far placesMany she touchedBy God's given graces She never complainedIf she was struck downInstead she'd get upAnd help others ar...

    Coralie Hall10 Nov 2011
    10 Nov 2011

    Coralie Hall A smiling happy bride Uploaded by Coralie Hall (Daughter)

    10 Nov 2011

    Coralie Hall Mother Uploaded by Coralie Hall (Daughter)

    Rick's Tribute read at the funeral Tribute to Betty by Rick Hall (son in law) read at Betty’s funeral  We have heard about what Betty did during her 87 years on this earth, but what was she like as a person?  This, along with numerous references to ‘cup of tea’, is my tribute to Betty.  As you may know already, the two are almost inseparable. B...

    Coralie Hall10 Nov 2011

    🕯 Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson lit a candle My darling Mother, I miss you so very much. Now and again I actually hear you in my when I talk to my kids. Thank you for the wisdom you gave me. Father is well but misses you so very much. Lots of hugs and kisses. Your daughter always.

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson9 Dec 2015
    9 Dec 2015

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson Memories: With Grandmother Brookes

    9 Dec 2015

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson

    🌷 Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson gave a flower A rose for a beautiful Mother who loved me as I am and cared for me always. I love you Mother.

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson9 Dec 2015

    You once taught me to never go to bed angry at anyone. Submit it to the Lord and pray for forgiveness. Strive for constant peace in everything you do when it comes to relationships. Thank you for that gift of learning.

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson9 Dec 2015
    9 Dec 2015

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson

    29 Jul 2017Narangba, QLD, Australia

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson With Joel.

    22 Nov 2017

    Darlene Ferguson Mother and Father together

    🕯 Darlene Ferguson lit a candle

    Darlene Ferguson22 Nov 2017

    🕯 Darlene Ferguson lit a candle Miss you my darling mother and now Father. Both of together now there with my dear Lord.

    Darlene Ferguson22 Nov 2017
    24 Nov 2017

    Coralie Hall

    Just moved house and found some lovely memories of both mother and father. I really miss you both. Just to be able to talk to you about things that are challenging in my life right now. Your wisdom was so amazing! Love you both and miss you terribly.

    Darlene (nee Brookes) Ferguson15 Apr 2021

    It has been almost 10 years now since we said our last farewells to Mother. She was such a dear friend - so loving, delicate, and self-less. Miss her more than words can express.

    Coralie Hall25 Oct 2021