Robbie Lee Watson Brooks (June 14, 1923 – September 29, 2021)

Graveside Service Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Graveside Service Time: 12:00 PM
Graveside Service Location: Rest Haven Memorial Park
4615 E. Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL

Obituary:

Robbie Lee Watson Brooks, 98, of Apopka, fell asleep and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Robbie Lee was born to the late Robert Lee and Rosa Bell Watson on June 14, 1923. She was the second child of four children, Frank, Sabris, and Ora Bell. She was born in Macon, GA and at an early age, with her parents, moved to Wimauma, Florida.

Robbie was very active in singing with spiritual groups throughout the Tampa and Wimauma, FL areas. She met and married Leslie Brooks, Sr., and to their union they had four children; Willie James Brooks (Pat), Leslie Brooks III(Rose), Deloris Hilliard and Debra Williams-Scott (Larry). After the death of her mother-in-law she raised her brother-in-law, Bernard Bennett (deceased), with her children and considered him as her child.

Living in the Tampa area, Robbie worked two – three jobs to support her children. She was supported by her family and sister, Ora Bell Levins, during her life. In 2011, she was relocated to Apopka, FL to live with her youngest daughter and husband.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children, sons; Willie James Brooks (Patricia), Leslie Brooks (Rose); daughters, Deloris Hilliard and Debra Williams-Scott (Larry), sister, Ora Bell Levins; grandchildren, James Alonzo Brooks, Sharon House, Leslie Antonio Brooks (Eve), Carmen Hilliard, Tremaine C. Williams, and Clantha Forbes; and a host of great and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 12:00 Noon at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL.