Galena Rooks, 98, of the Allen Schoolhouse Community in Adair Co., died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 9:00 PM at Signature Health & Rehab at Summit Manor Columbia, KY. Galena was member of the Philadelphia Church of God and a homemaker.
She was the daughter of the late Reason David & Martha Jane Judd Rooks. Preceded in death by her husband Willie Rooks September 16, 1980. Preceded in death by One son: Arnold Carson Rooks in 1940. Also preceded by one sister Lula Simpson and two brothers Elmer Redmon & Elvin Redmon.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Paul Rooks and Roger (Marlene) Rooks of Columbia, KY
10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 7 great great-grandchildren, 6 Step grandchildren, 7 Step-great grandchildren & 7 Step great great-grandchildren
Several nieces & nephews, and a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral Service Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Clergy officiating Cal Culpepper. Burial in the Lovedale Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 after 4:30 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
