Essie Loretta Brooks of Jersey City passed on April 1, 2012. Wife of the late Charles D. Brooks, Sr. Adored mother of Corey T. Brooks, George Terry, Charles D. Brooks, Jr. Shawnsa D. James, Erica Bligen, and Misty E. Brooks. Loving grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 17. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Essie Loretta Brooks. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add our own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.