Delaney M. Brooks Age 83 West Lafayette, IN - Delaney Brooks, a longtime resident of West Lafayette, passed away Wednesday the 11th of April, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Dell was born in Rutledge, TN on March 11, 1929 and grew up in Kentucky before moving to Indiana. She is survived by her adoring husband, Andrew Brooks, to whom she was married on April 4th, 1954. She was a amazing mother to Kirk Brooks and his wife Dorrie, and Coyla (CJ) Rohler and her husband Mike, and a wonderful grandmother to Krystal, Michael, Brandon, Jennifer, and Matt. Dell was also a vivacious and doting great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren: Grace, Drew, Ty, Sonya, Peyton, Brice, Dylan, and Kylan. She is preceded in death by her parents (Lydia and Luther Roberts) and 5 of her 7 sisters. Delaney was a model homemaker, mother, and wife. She also worked alongside her husband at Brooks TV for 25 years. Dell enjoyed bowling and over time developed quite an affinity for golf, making her mark by hitting the elusive hole-in-one! During their retirement, Andy and Dell spent many years volunteering their time at the Food Finders food bank. Dell also enjoyed the fellowship she found at the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church of Lafayette. Delaney, will be buried at the Oxford West Cemetery in Oxford, IN. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. A private family service will be held at a later date. Thank you to all who loved and supported her.