On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Robert J. Brooks; mother of Robert G., Joan and Randy Brooks; mother-in-law of Renee Hudson; grandmother of Christina, Adam and Connor. Jean was a compassionate and free thinking woman. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.