Cary Brooks Sears

April 17, 2014
Cary Brooks Sears

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Cary Brooks Sears, 56, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home. Born August 7, 1957, Cary was a graduate of Walsingham Academy and Longwood University. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, past member of the Williamsburg Garden Club, PTA president, school teacher and interpreter for Jamestown Settlement. Cary was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her mother Susie Brooks, father of her children, Larry Sears, son Charles Sears, his wife Sarah, their children Maggie, Kaky and Charlie, daughter, Jennifer Cary Sears-Fox, her husband Jamie, their children Ryland and Trystin. Brothers and sister, Tyler and Cheri Brooks, Charles and Nancy Brooks, Laurie and Scott Pettit. Nieces and nephews, Crisney Brooks, Gardiner and Amy Brooks, Nicole and Ryan Slater, their son Brody, Mason and Alex Brooks, Lindsey Brooks, Charlotte and Nick Caporale. She was preceded in death by her father GT Brooks, Jr. and nephew Dawson Pettit, Jr.

A celebration of Cary’s life will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery, South Henry Street, Williamsburg, on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 2pm and led by Dr. Jerry Haywood, Pastor Emeritus. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jamestown Yorktown Foundation, PO Box 3605 Williamsburg, Virginia 23187


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  • April 23, 2014
    Phillip/Peggy Clark says:
    Cary reminded me of her mother. She said "I couldn't even hold a candle to my mother. Cary packed a full life into her short one. She was special. She will be missed...

  • April 22, 2014
    Joyce Lampkin says:
    My dear friend, I still can't believe you are gone. You were so easy to love and will be missed by so many. I will hold dear to my heart many fond memories... good times, crazy times, love and laughter. Until we meet again, love you always and forever.

  • April 22, 2014
    Dan Kammer says:
    I am so sorry to read about Cary's passing. This was one lady who could always make you smile and grin. I will miss her presence, her whit, her laugh. My condolences to all her family all the Kammers send our warmest thoughts and prayers.

  • April 28, 2014
    Lauri Dahl says:
    I am so sorry to hear of Cary's passing. We were friends at Walsingham Academy and she was so sweet and so much fun. She will be missed by many.

  • April 22, 2014
    Barbara Mccabe Laroche says:
    I am so sorry to hear of Cary's passing. She was always a light with her laugh, smile and humor on her tours and with other MPA's at JS. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family. Barb and Ray Laroche