Person:Mary Brooks (20)

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Mary Edwina Brooks
b.10 Apr 1918 Brevard, Transylvania, NC, USA
d.28 Jun 1984 Clyde, Haywood, NC, USA
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Name Mary Edwina Brooks
Gender Female
Birth? 10 Apr 1918 Brevard, Transylvania, NC, USA
Graduation[6] Jun 1934 Clyde High School, Clyde, Haywood, NC, USA
Graduation[3][7] Jun 1938 Brevard College, Brevard, Transylvania, NC, USA
Marriage 8 Dec 1940 Clyde, Haywood, NC, USAto James Whitfield "Jim" Winfrey
Residence From 1952 to 1984 Clyde, Haywood, NC, USAwith James Whitfield "Jim" Winfrey
Education? Brevard College, Brevard, NC (1935-1936) - Accounting Certification
Occupation? Bookkeeper, Home Maker
Death[1][4] 28 Jun 1984 Clyde, Haywood, NC, USA
Burial[2][5] 30 Jun 1984 Crawford Ray Memorial Gardens, Clyde, Haywood, NC, USA
Religion? First Baptist Church, Clyde, NC (1924-1984)

Address: Mary Edwina Brooks Mary Edwina Brooks

WINF: Y


Edwina suffered from circulatory problems for several years. She was diagnosed with Berger's disease about five years before her death. She suffered from high blood pressure for many years. Cause of death was attributed to a blood clot which traveled to her heart. She had the first "heart attack" on Thursday, June 19, 1984 and was taken by ambulance to Haywood County Hospital. She spent a comfortable weekend undergoing tests and evaluation. On Monday, June 22, as her bed was being cranked up for breakfast, she suffered the final attack. She remained in a coma until her death.

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  1. ↑ James Edward Winfrey. Witnessed by James Edward Winfrey.
  2. ↑ James Edward Winfrey. Witnessed by James Edward Winfrey.
  3. ↑ Diploma
    Diploma in possession of James Edward Winfrey, [Q:4], 28 Jan 2002.
  4. ↑ Pulmonary Thrombosis, 262 Leroy George Drive
    Clyde, NC 28721, Haywood Regional Medical Center, Haywood Regional Medical Center, 262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC, 28721, (828) 456-7311
  5. ↑ Her gravestone reads "Loved by All" as a tribute to her life-long caring for other people's needs.
  6. ↑ Edwina graduated when she was 16 years old. In 1934, public school was 11 years rather 12 years as at present. She started school at the Haywood Institute which was a private boarding school run by the Baptist church. The Institute was located across the street from the present First Baptist church in Clyde, North Carolina. Several of the buildings still stand.
  7. ↑ Edwina received a Diploma in Accounting. This was a one year program which taught the fundamentals of accounting and office management. On her death, a scholarship annuity was given in her name to Brevard College.
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