Melisa J. Brooks, 53, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 19, 2023. Mrs. Brooks was born on January 31, 1970 in Orlando, Florida. She is preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Taylor; siblings Tamala Idlewine, Rebecca Jordan and Michael Idlewine. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Brooks; children Tiffany (Cody) Retzel of Umatilla, Cheyenne Brooks of Apopka, Jason (Tiffany) Brooks of Seattle, WA and Jeremy (Jessica) Brooks of Altoona, IA. sister Lori Adams; 6 grandchildren as well as many loved ones and friends.
There will be a celebration of life held in Melisa’s honor at the Elks Lodge in Apopka at a later date.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Harriet Hidey says
Sending my deepest sympathy.wish I was there for you.you were a very good friend..Harriet hidey Dover ohio