Ashley Ann Brooks, 40, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Denison, Texas, on January 29, 1985, she was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. Ashley was a faithful, respected employee of Texoma Medical Center, having served there for 23 years. She will be remembered for her love for family and friends, her unwavering strength, her kind heart, and her impeccable sense of fashion and style. Ashley brought beauty to this world in everything she did. She will be greatly missed.

Preceding in death are her grandparents, Robert and Patsy Ann Sylvester and James "Jim" and Maxine Brooks; father, James "Rusty" Brooks; and her aunt, Tammy Brooks Whittington. She is survived by her mother, Janet Sylvester; aunts and uncles, Robert and Karen Sylvester, Troy and Andrea Berry, and Michael and Nancy Pike; and cousins, Brandon Oliver, Allison Bratcher Alexander, Brad Sylvester, Kyle Sylvester, Evan Sylvester, Leslie Sylvester Barnett, Nate Pike, Erin Pike Blair, and Bailee Whittington.

Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Pike, Nate Pike, Brian Blair, Robert Sylvester, Jr., Tim Burns, Chad Welch, Brandon Oliver, Brad Sylvester, Kyle Sylvester, Evan Sylvester, Troy Berry, and Ryan Alexander.

A visitation for friends and family will be held on Monday, January 19 from 6:00-7:00 pm at American Funeral Services, 4312 West Crawford Street, Denison, Texas, 75020. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Fairview Cemetery Chapel; 1501 TX-91, Denison, TX 75020.