Betty J. Brooks, 71, of Brookston, died at 8:11 pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at St. Elizabeth East of Lafayette. She was born on October 13, 1941 in Lafayette to the late Jesse and Eva (Bell) Palmore. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1959. She then graduated from the IU School of Nursing with a Bachelors in Science Registered Nursing Degree in 1963. Her marriage was to Tabor A. Brooks on August 31, 1962 in Mt. Zion Methodist Church of West Lafayette. He survives. Betty was a member of the IU Alumni Association and the Alcoa Retiree Club. She was also a 40 year member of the Brookston United Methodist Church where she played the piano, organ, and cofounded the first children's choir at the church. She also accompanied a local gospel group. She worked at Home Hospital of Lafayette where she spent 10 years in Pediatrics and 10 years in the Newborn Nursery before retiring in 1995. Betty's first love was the piano. She taught piano lessons to many local children. She loved being around kids and gardening. Surviving with her husband is a son, Troy William Brooks (wife: Renee Castle) of Lafayette, and several cousins. She is preceded in death by a son, Joseph Brooks, and an infant brother, William Palmore. Friends may call from 4-8 pm, Friday, August 9, 2013 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Funeral Service at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Brookston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Devin Cook officiating. Interment to follow at Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brookston United Methodist Church.