Anna passed away in Etobicoke at the Dorothy Ley Hospice while surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was 63 years old.

Anna was the sixth child of nine, born in Halifax to the late Walter and “Liz” Brooks. While living in Nova Scotia, Anna was a member of the Victoria Road Baptist Church where she was baptized. After moving to Toronto, she dedicated her time to her children and grandchildren. She was a loyal friend, some of her relationships dating back to grade school. Anna was diagnosed with Lupus in her early forties. Living with Lupus would pose great challenges but she was tough enough to live it! Anna was a free-spirit whose “no filter” wit and sarcasm made dealing with the toughest moments a little easier. Laughter was surely her medicine! Anna's faith has sheltered her through many storms and throughout her life journey, Gods merciful love has always been evident.

Anna is survived by her four children: son Lorenzo Maurice “Lori” Brooks, twin daughters Khalilah “Pumpkin” Brooks & Khadijah Brooks, and son Trevor Wade “TJ” Sheppard Jr, all of Ontario. Thirteen grandchildren: Devon Maurice Morse, Tre’keal Avont'e Fraser, Lorenzo Alexander Clyke, Lauren Lonique Brooks-Fraser, Jalen Daniel Drummond-Brooks, Izaiah John Kaye-Brooks & Zander John Kaye-Brooks (Lori); Khaleah Morgelle Simmonds (Pumpkin); Kwanika Diamond Treann Brooks, Dequhante Khalil Watson & Elani Audrese Watson (Khadijah); Trevon Wanyae Sheppard & Tharon Wade Sheppard (TJ); and one great-grand daughter Amina Jahnelle May Robertson (Kwanika).
Also survived by Siblings Alberta (John) Glasgow of Nova Scotia, Sharon (Barry) Thomas of Ontario, Carolyn (Steve) Daise of Pennsylvania, Ricky (Carmen) Brooks of Ontario, Alice (Willie) Kirts of Florida, Margaret Brooks of New Brunswick, Sheldon Brooks of Ontario, Tony Brooks and Warren Brooks of Nova Scotia; Maternal aunt Janet (Wilfred) Brooks of Nova Scotia; Godsons Michael Thompson of Nova Scotia, Loreno Rance Adekayode of Ontario, goddaughter Nyla Brooks of Ontario; of special mention longtime bestfriend and confidant Peter Grant of Ontario; Special Sisters Myrna Jackson & Fendi Glasgow both of Ontario. Anna leaves behind three generations of nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.

Anna is predeceased by her parents Walter and Elizabeth (Colley) Brooks, paternal grandparents Richard and Alice (Neal) Brooks, maternal grandparents James and Harriet (Diggs) Colley, sister Geretta Williams, brothers-in-law John Glasgow, Vincent Williams, Willie Kirts, nieces Dawn Medley, Jasmine Kirts. and nephews Jabari Thomas and Steven Colley.

"We all are born to die so give me wings that I may fly.”