The Cardinal Glennon family lost an important member last month when Cindy Brooks died unexpectedly at age 54.
Cindy joined the Glennon Guild in 1998 and served as its president from 2011 to 2013. When she began, the Guild raised about $60,000 each year. During her tenure, she also helped launch the Glennon Card fundraising program, which has raised nearly $600,000.
“Cindy was the perfect example of grace under pressure,” says Brigette McMillin, Glennon Card co-chair. “She never took life too seriously. In all of her text, phone or email messages, there was always something witty or clever. She truly lived her life in service to others, and beyond her loving family and friends, her true passion was serving the children of Cardinal Glennon.”
Cindy also was actively engaged in her children’s schools—the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Saint Charles, Saint Louis University High School and St. Joseph’s Academy. She is survived by her husband, John Brooks, daughter Caroline, and sons Peter, Mark and Robert.
Pictured: Cindy Brooks, Glennon Card co-chair and former president of the Glennon Guild
