Joanie Kay Brooks, a beacon of light and laughter, left this world on June 26, 2024, in her hometown of McAlester, Oklahoma, after a valiant battle with colon cancer. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Chaney Harkins Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024 at Chaney Harkins Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Zane Brooks officiating. The burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, McAlester, Oklahoma. Pallbearers will be Nick McGuire, Michael White, Chase McGuire, Eddy Brooks, Grant Ledbetter, Garrett Ledbetter, and Gabriel Ledbetter. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Brooks, Danny Ledbetter, Crosby Bruns, and Cheyenne Layton. Joanie was born on March 8, 1964, to Keith Cook and Carolyn (Barnes) Cook Rose, Joanie was the embodiment of joy from the very beginning. Her mother often quipped that Joanie "was born a star," and indeed, she shone brightly throughout her 60 years. Joanie was a maestro of multiple trades, a renaissance woman who never settled for just one passion. After attending Hartshorne High School and conquering cosmetology school, she became the proud owner and operator of 7th Heaven Salon, where she styled hair and lives with equal flair. But why stop there? Joanie was also a masterful artist, painting business windows with a touch of whimsy, an interior designer who could make a cardboard box look chic, and a home restoration wizard who turned fixer-uppers into palaces. Her creative spirit was matched only by her love for her family. Joanie was the heart and soul of her clan, a devoted mother to Matthew, Caleb, and Summer—whom she shared with her former husband Eddy Brooks—and a grandmother to a gaggle of grandchildren who were convinced she had superpowers. Trinity and husband Chase, Faith, Brooklyn, Zathyn, Issabella, Caleb Jr., and Keenan will forever cherish memories of her larger-than-life personality and her boundless love. Joanie's sister, Dena Hatcher, and her husband Erwin Knop, along with cousins Nathan Murray, Tanner and Hunter Cook, and parents-in-law Ed and JoAnn Brooks, as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Zane and Charlotte Brooks, and Rhonda and Danny Ledbetter, all basked in the warmth of her presence. She was the life of every family gathering, leaving a trail of giggles and good times in her wake. Joanie was preceded in death by her baby sister, Sarah; grandparents: Ethel Byrd, Clyde and Nancy Everett, and Mae Barnes; uncles: Kenneth Cook, and William Byrd; her aunts: Karla Cook Jones, and Minnie Murray, and cousin, Benjamin Murray. A woman of faith, Joanie used her voice, a mix of honey and happiness, to lift the spirits of church members. She was a friend to many, her compassionate heart and loving nature drawing people from all walks of life. Joanie's spirit was irrepressible, her optimism infectious, and her energy boundless. Joanie's legacy will live on in the hearts she touched, the smiles she inspired, and the laughter she shared. So, let's not say goodbye. Instead, let's give a standing ovation for a life exceptionally well-lived. Joanie, take your final bow; you've earned it, superstar.

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