Carolyn Atkinson Brooks

Carolyn Atkinson Brooks, 85, of Greenville, South Carolina, wife of the late Blake Kinly Brooks, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Charlie T. and Sallie B. Atkinson. She was a devoted wife and mother. She worked at Woodside Mill for 25 years and attended Crosswell First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Danny Griffin (Tobie) of Easley South Carolina, and Steven “Butch” Brooks (Toni Maddox), of Greenville, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Sharmin McWhorter (Dan), Sally Turner (Wayne), Jacob Griffin (Dorothy), and Zackary Griffin; and a great-grandchild, Carrie McWhorter.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Brooks; two brothers, Edward Atkinson, and Dennis “Dinky” Atkinson; and a sister, Marcella Pittman.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Robinson Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Oakview Park Assisted Living facility, especially to Sharon Aye in the memory care unit, who has been like family for the past six and a half years. And to the healthcare staff of Bon Secours St. Frances Downtown, from the Emergency Room to Discharge. Their commitment to the care of our mother was exemplary, above and beyond comparison.

The family would also like to express their deep heartfelt appreciation to McCall Hospice House who lovingly and compassionately cared for our mother and us during her final days. And also, to the Laurens Road Group who freely gave Steven the invaluable tools to manage life, on God’s terms.

The Family is at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home Crematory – Powdersville Road, Easley.