late Floyd and Pansy Bandy. Nancy was first married to Ed “Bud” Brooks with whom she shared 1
daughter, and 4 sons. She married Wilbur Brownfield on March 13, 1975, in Mason City, IL, who
passed away on November 13, 2007.
Nancy was a graduate of Decatur High School and later in life she became the Deputy Circuit Clerk
of Mason County until her retirement.
Nancy was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was known for her beautiful
smile and laugh and was excellent at bowling and golfing, winning many trophies in both. She loved
gardening, fishing, playing bridge, feeding and watching the birds, and was an amazing cook. She
will be dearly missed by her family.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Valerie Brooks, of Denver, CO, three sons, Edward (Barbara)
Brooks, of Taylorville, Michael “Bill” (Carolyn) Brooks, of Clark, MO, and Todd (Judy) Brooks, of
Castle Rock, CO, 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Dorcas
(Fred) Deckard, of Princeville, IL, two stepsons, Tom (Terri) Brownfield, of Havana, IL and Bob
Brownfield, of Seattle, WA.
In addition to her parents and husband Wilbur, Nancy was preceded in death by a son James
Brooks, a stepson, Michael Brownfield, a great-grandchild, Greta Maria Nelson, and her siblings Bill
Bandy, Mary Jane Duley, and Charlotte Braden.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Mason
City United Methodist Church, 100 E. Pine St. in Mason City, with the funeral service following at
11:00 am. Paster Molly Spence-Hawk will be officiating. The burial will proceed immediately
following the service at the Mason City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mason City Reimagine Foundation in Nancy’s honor.
Online condolences may be made to www.hurleyfh.com Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in
charge of the arrangements.
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