Valerie Jean Brooks, born on June 5, 1959, in China Lake, California, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in Riverside, California. Valerie dedicated her professional life as a sub-contractor for Searles Valley Minerals, contributing her skills and expertise over many years.
A long-time resident of Trona, California, Valerie was a devoted and loving mother to her two daughters, Jessica M. Sizemore and April Miller (Sizemore). Throughout her life, she cherished the moments spent with her family, and her love for them was evident to all who knew her.
In addition to her daughters, Valerie leaves behind fond memories among her friends who will remember her kindness and warmth. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald Milton Brooks and Catherine Andersen (Goodman), who shaped her into the remarkable woman she became.
Valerie Jean Brooks will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched, and her spirit will live on in the wonderful memories shared by her family and friends. Her legacy of love and strength will continue to inspire those who knew her.
Valerie’s grandmother was a elementary school treacher in Trona from 1952 to 1957.