Nancy Brooks

Nancy A. Brooks, 87, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday, September 25, 2025. Nancy was born January 28, 1938, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of Sam and Goldena Denny Senseney. When Nancy was in fifth grade the family moved to Moran, Kansas where Nancy met her future husband. She graduated from Moran High School in 1956 and attended Fort Scott Community College. In October of 1955, Nancy and Robert Brooks united in marriage, enjoying almost 70 years together. In 1969 they moved to Topeka where Nancy attended Kaw Area Vocational & Technical School earning a certificate in medical record keeping. With that education, Nancy was employed at KNI for seven years before joining her husband in the grocery business at Mike’s IGA. A member at West Side Christian Church, Nancy was the first female Elder, served on their board, taught Sunday School and loved Bible studies. Her hobbies included fishing, traveling in their RV, gardening, sports and cooking. What she loved most was being a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her kindness, her bright smile and her warm hugs. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband, Robert (who passed away three days later); children, Dan Brooks (Kim), Robyn Case (Marlin), David Brooks (Donna) and Darrin Brooks; grandchildren, Justin Case, Kacy Brooks, Ryan Brooks, Adam Brooks, Jana Ingalsbe, Emily Burgoon and Makayla Brooks; 18 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Denny Senseney. Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Sue Fowler and daughter-in-law, Kathy Brooks. A double funeral service for Nancy and her beloved husband, Robert Brooks, who passed September 28, 2025, will be Saturday, October 25, at West Side Christian Church at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be private in Foster Cemetery, Topeka. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Side Christian Church, Brewster Foundation, and Topeka Rescue Mission, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Nancy Brooks

January 28, 1938 - September 25, 2025