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    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
    Expires: July 28, 2026 @ 8:00pm
    WHAT
    Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.
    WHEN
    From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
    IMPACTS
    Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Patricia Viola Brooks
November 1, 1952 — August 13, 2025

Patricia Viola Brooks, age 73 of Calhoun, GA. passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025. She was born in Adairsville, GA on November 1, 1952, daughter of the late Hubert and Louise Smith. She was of the Baptist faith, worked many years for Apache Mills in the textile industry. Patricia was a friend to all who met her. Her hobbies before her health declined included bingo, karaoke, yard selling and coloring. She loved her family first and foremost and enjoyed family functions. She never said a harsh word to anyone and would give so much of herself to everyone and was a wonderful loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Brooks; daughter, Vanessa Brooks; brother, Wayne Smith; sisters and brothers-in-law; Ann and Jerry Willerson and Sue and Ronnie Williams.

Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Bobby Burnett of Calhoun, GA; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews along with great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

Memorial Services for Patricia Viola Brooks will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Barrett Road Church of God with Rev. Norris Sexton officiating. The family will receive friends at Barrett Road Church of God on Sunday from 1:00 until 2:00p.m.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Patricia Viola Brooks.

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Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
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