Helga Karoline Brooks

Helga Karoline Brooks obituary, Alexandria, VA

Helga Karoline Brooks

Helga Brooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cunningham Turch Funeral & Cremation Services - Alexandria on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Helga Karoline (Grunwedel) Brooks of Alexandria, Virginia and Stuttgart, Germany passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Aldine Moyer Brooks of Winston Salem, North Carolina. Aldine passed away in 2008.
She is survived by her son Antonio (Tony) Brooks and his wife Brenda Barnes, granddaughter Keegan Brooks and her husband Nick Kharabadze and great-grandson Brooks Elio Kharabadze. In addition, her nephew Uwe and Angelika Schickle of Stuttgart Germany as well as many other loving family members and friends. Born in Bad Cannstatt, Germany on February 10, 1940, Helga became a naturalized American citizen in 1972. She was proud of her German heritage yet marveled at the American spirit in a country full of opportunity, diversity, and promise.
Over the past several years, Helga resided at Cogir of West End Alexandria where she met numerous friends and was supported by a dedicated and caring staff. In her final year of life, she was blessed to attend the wedding of her granddaughter Keegan in Tulum Mexico, and the birth of her great grandson in Washington DC. A private Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will occur at a later date To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Helga, please visit our Tree Store.

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