Taylor Brianne Brooks

Taylor Brianne Brooks, a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 31. She was born on August 26, 1993, in Murray, Kentucky.

A cowgirl at heart, Taylor loved horseback riding and chuckwagon races, at one of which she met her dear husband, Sherman. She was a talented baker, known for her homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and fresh eggs that she sold locally. She enjoyed beach trips, homesteading, and shopping. Still, nothing brought her more happiness than being a mother, a role she embraced with strength, tenderness, and unwavering love for her boys, Waylon and Trapper.

Taylor was a respected and active member of her community. A devout Christian and member of Gum Springs Baptist Church, she served faithfully as a volunteer and participant in the young women’s group. She also represented her employer, Lawrenceburg Federal Bank, as an ambassador for the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.

She was a loyal friend and mentor to many, always ready to listen, offer advice (boy, could she set you straight), and be a shoulder to lean on. Her smile lit up every room she entered, and she never met a stranger. Her final act of kindness was giving the gift of life through organ donation.

Taylor was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sheila Turner; her uncle, Shane Wallace; and her aunt, Tonya Edwards.

She is survived by her husband, Sherman Wesley Brooks, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; two sons, Waylon Cutter and Trapper Flint Brooks, also of Lawrenceburg; her parents, Amy and Chris Phillips, and Tim Armstrong, all of Murray, Kentucky; brothers, Gage and Colby Phillips, of Murray; sister, Sydney (Blake) McGrew, of Murray; grandparents, Gary and Vicki Wallace, Henry Armstrong, Toby and Dondra Turner, and Gedia and Paul Boisture, all of Murray; uncles, Chase (Anna) Wallace, of Murray, and Chip Edwards, of Kirksey, Kentucky; parents-in-law, Sheila and Steve Travis, and Jim Brooks, of Lawrenceburg; brother-in-law, Wade (Mackenzie) Brooks and their daughters, Loxley and Nollie, of Lawrenceburg; sister-in-law, Whitney (Sean) Cramer, of Destin, Florida; and a host of cousins.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Bro. Chad Clanton will officiate, and burial will follow in the Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be visitations from 5 - 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Murray, Kentucky; from 3 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either of the following: a trust fund for her sons, Waylon and Trapper, in care of Kyle Doss, 59 Frank Road, Leoma, TN 38468; the Gum Springs Baptist Church Youth Camp, 1990 Fall River Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (please write “Taylor Brooks” in the memo line).

Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com