Verenia was born on January 28, 1923 in Benton County Mississippi. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Grey Road Church of the Lord Jesus Christ for 58 years, followed by 6 years at Hope Apostolic Church. Per her request, the viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at TVC Memphis, formerly known as Grey Road Church of the Lord Jesus Christ at 4248 Grey Rd, Memphis, TN 38108 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, followed by the funeral service from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The entombment will take place, following the funeral, at Forest Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery East – 2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133. Following the entombment, refreshments will be served at Hope Apostolic Church at 6656 Spring Lake Rd, Memphis, TN 38135. A private, family, viewing will be from 9:30am to 10:00am.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Elbert Randolph Brooks – the love of her life, her soulmate, and best friend for almost 50 years until his death. She missed him every day of her life and was looking forward to meeting him again at Heaven's gates. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Henry Carroll and Nannie Brown Carroll, her wonderful grandson Daniel Brooks, and her great grandson – a precious little boy, Chris. She is also preceded in death by her siblings – Mary Howell, Clinton Carroll, Henry Carroll, Paul Carroll, Lawson Carroll, Uly Carroll, Culy Carroll, Elizabeth Stax, and Nellie Britt.

She is survived by her brother Joe (Eula) Carroll of Jackson, TN. She is also survived by her children – Norene Peyton of Memphis, Olene (Floyd) Berryhill of Millington, E.J. (Hiroka) Brooks of Fayetteville, NC, Nan (Homer) Hazelip of Olive Branch, MS, Al Brooks of Memphis, and Raymond Brooks of Lake Charles, LA. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.