Melissa Ann "Liz" Brooker

June 12, 1971 - February 12, 2013

Funeral Services for Ms. Brooker will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday,February 16, 2013 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel. Interment will follow in the Promised Land Cemetery. Melissa Ann Brooker was born June 12, 1971 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late George a. Wharton and Mamie Lee Hayes Brooker. She was called home to eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. "Liz", as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was a graduate of A. C. Flora High School. She drove taxi cabs for the Checker Yellow Cab Company. Liz was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who will be remembered for her quiet spirit. Family and friends both join and share in the grief caused by her departure. Melissa leaves to cherish precious memories: her loving daughter, Alexia Brooker; four brothers, Willie (Brenda), Samuel E., Melvin (Chandra) and Howard Hayes all of Columbia, South Carolina; a loving and caring uncle, William Hayes also of Columbia, South Carolina whom she loved dearly; a host of cousins, nieces other caring relatives and dear friends will forever have her in their hearts.