- Date Of Birth: October 12, 1930
- Date Of Death: July 29, 2022
- State: Illinois
Velora J. Brook, 91, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 2:50 am on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka with her granddaughter Alissa by her side.
She was born on October 12, 1930, in Vanzant, MO, to Charles W. and Nancy (Phillips) Saltenberger. She married Ned K. Brook on March 31, 1951 in Hardy, Arkansas. He passed away on March 18, 2006.
Surviving are her son, Larry (Jacqui) Brook of Peoria, IL; daughter, Nancy (Larry) Fillman of Eureka, IL; granddaughters, Michelle (Michael) Kriz of Bloomington, IL and Alissa (Kevin) Marsh of Washington, IL; great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Emalee, and Brenlee Marsh; Velora’s significant other, Bernie Lunsford of Washington; and Marsha Brook, whom she treated like a daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and two grandsons Jason and Matthew Crawford.
Velora worked at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka in the activities department for 23 years. She also worked as a part-time cook at Lowpoint-Washburn High School.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka for the loving care they provided to Velora.
