<!-- FH = ALIFE TRIBUTE FUNERAL CARE FHADDR = 4040 HENDERSON BLVD FHCITY = TAMPA FHSTATE = FL FHZIP = 33629 FHPHONE = 813-288-8705 --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->BROOKS, Betty Bostick born Nov. 23, 1928, died on Nov. 17, 2014. Betty was born in Groveland, FL, and raised in Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School and attended the University of Tampa. Her ancestors came to America from Austria in the 1700's and settled in the Lakeland area. During her life, she married Roy R. Brooks, also a native of Florida. Betty is survived by four children, R. Ray Brooks (Beth), Carol B. Stanton, Glen E. Brooks (Alida) and Nile D. Brooks (Lisa); four grandchildren, Michelle and Michael Stanton (Carol) and Jacob Nile and Emily Sophia Brooks (Nile). Her family also included three brothers, James (deceased), Cecil, and Theron Bostick; and sister, Margie Boyette. Betty was a charter member of Palma Ceia Methodist Church and was very instrumental in building several subdivisions in North Tampa. She was very active in the Beach park women's club where she served as president for two years. She was also active in several charitable organizations and local politics. Later in life, Betty's passion became traveling and her grandchildren. The family would like to give sincere thanks to the entire staff at Bayshore Point Nursing and Rehab in Tampa and the Staff at Memorial Hospital. Friends and family will gather at A Life Tribute Funeral Home, 4040 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629, Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8 pm. A graveside service will be held Nov. 21, at 1:30 pm, at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, 4207 E Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.