Obituary of Anita Brodie

Anita Carroll was born November 28, 1950 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was one of two children born from the late Charles E. Carroll and the late Mossie (Russell) Carroll. Anita attended Monroe High School and married Gary Brodie on July 29, 1971 at Monroe Gospel Mission Church in Monroe. Anita was a hard worker and enjoyed her employment as a Cashier at Walmart for twenty-three years. She received her spiritual nourishment as a member of Monroe Full Gospel Church where she volunteered as part of the cleaning ministry. Anita had a great sense of humor and heart of gold. She was considered trustworthy, loved by others and would help anyone in need. Family was most important to Anita and savored time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandson. As an awesome cook, Anita looked forward to hosting family gatherings and holidays. In her quiet time, she could be found watching her favorite soap operas or spending time with her Lord reading her Bible. Anita Brodie, age 65, of Monroe passed away at 9:00pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at home. Her passing was preceded by her parents. To cherish her memory, she leaves her three children: Jeanette (Stuart) Richman of Lakeville, Minnesota, Melissa (David) Russeau of Monroe and Gary Brodie Jr. of Monroe; her sister: Sharon Yeary of Monroe; her half-sister: Betty Kroeger of Monroe; five grandchildren: Michael Owens, Jordan Richman, Taylor Brodie, Bailey Richman, and Gage Brodie; one great-grandson who was the love of her life; Bentley James Owens; and her former husband Gary Brodie Sr. of Monroe. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. She will lie-in-state at 10:00am until a Celebration of Her Life at Monroe Full Gospel Church, 5337 East Albain Road, Monroe where Pastor Harold Raines will officiate. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations are suggested to the wishes of the family. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration or share a photo at www.merklefs.com.