Doris Wilks Halbrooks

July 1, 1940 - August 4, 2019

Doris Wilks Halbrooks age 79, of Arab passed away Sunday August 4, 2019, at her residence. Doris was born on July 1, 1940, in Marshall County, AL the Daughter of Thomas Leroy and Charlsie Cranford Singleton. She graduated from Arab High School in 1958 and Married Leon Wilks. They lived in the Hopewell Community and were faithful members of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church where Leon served as a Deacon. He passed away on Dec. 17 1996, after which Doris began working as a caregiver and took care of several friends and family over a period of several years. Later she married Rev. Troy Halbrooks and moved to the Royal Community where he had lived for many years. After they got married they joined the Welcome #1 Baptist Church in Blountsville, where Doris’ membership was still at the time of her death. Rev. Halbrooks preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2018. She was also preceded in death by a Brother, James Singleton of Arab. Survivors include her Children: Cheryl (Paul) Kelley of Arab, Sonya (Jeff) Bailey of Arab and Andy (Wendy) Wilks of Arab; Step Daughters: Renee (Gene) Garner and Rhonda (David) Bryant; Grandchildren: Emily Freeman, Josh Bailey, Erin (Daniel) Wright, Hannah (Matt) Miller, Tre` Wilks and Will Kelley; Great Grandchildren: Austin Freeman, Matt Freeman, Lucy Ann Bailey and Kyndall Wright; Step Grandchildren: Jason (Jerri) Garner, Scot Garner, Paul Bryant and Ondrea Edmondson and 4 Step Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Wed. Aug. 7, 2019, at 4 PM at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Kelley, Rev. Greg Stone and Rev. Michael Lackey officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel directing. Pallbearers will be: Josh Bailey, Tre`Wilks, Will Kelley, Daniel Wright, Matt Miller and Scot Garner. Visitation will be Tues. Aug. 6th from 6-8 PM at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.