In Loving Memory
Caroline Diane Brooks Chaffin
May 23, 1976 - July 5, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Caroline Diane Brooks Chaffin. Born on May 23, 1976, at Balboa Naval Hospital, San Diego, she was called to her heavenly abode on July 5, 2023. Caroline was a vibrant, caring, and jovial woman whose compassionate and humble spirit illumined the lives of many. Her mantra in life was to be respectful, be kind, and to always say thank you. There’s no denying that she made a profound impact on those who were blessed to know her.

Caroline is survived by her loving mother, Kim Trevillion, her loving father, Roy G. Brooks, Jr., and her devoted husband, John William Chaffin. She also leaves behind her aunts, Darlene and Debra, uncle Michael Brooks and her cousin, Kathy Greene and other family members. Caroline was predeceased by her beloved grandmothers, Yoshiko M. Brooks and Nettie White, her grandfathers, Roy Brooks, Sr. and Donnie Joe White, uncles Thomas P. Brooks and Faye W. Moore. She had many friends.

A canny businesswoman and a go-getter, Caroline was proud of her successful small business, Caroline’s TX BBQ. She was not only an independent and phenomenal woman but also a loving guardian to her husband’s niece and nephew, whom she raised with all the love and care in the world.

Caroline was an active member of The Ingomar Club, a local and private club where she made countless fond memories. Her love for life reflected in her diverse range of interests, from her favorite foods, BLTs, brisket burgers, Chicken Makhani, Biryani, enchiladas, tamales, and gyros to her preferred drinks, particularly Country Time Lemonade, Pineapple and Big Red sodas. She was an avid reader and fan of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill A Mockingbird, and she found joy in the music of Prince, Chicago, Bell Biv DeVoe, Miles Davis, and Joe Bonamassa.

She was an ardent supporter of Golden State Warriors and enjoyed playing games like Greed, Monopoly, Scribble, Jinga, and Quarter Craze Bingo. Her favorite performances to watch included The Nutcracker. Caroline loved to keep active through walking, aerobics, swimming, and bike riding. Her most cherished local spot was Gabriel’s, and she always looked forward to trips to Paris, France, Belfast, Ireland, the UK, Ohio, Texas, and San Diego. The last journey she made was on a Catholic pilgrimage to Portugal, Fátima, Lourdes and Barcelona with her mother.

Caroline was a lover of art, with a particular affection for the surrealistic works of Salvador Dali. Her favorite movies, Airplane, Tombstone, Open Range, Shaft, Dial M for Murder, and crime TV shows kept her entertained during her downtime. Her vibrant personality was further accentuated by her favorite color, yellow. Passionate about animal welfare, Caroline was a staunch supporter of the ASPCA.

In passing, Caroline leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. As we grieve her loss, we also celebrate her remarkable life, ever inspired by her unwavering spirit and enduring teachings.

Celebration of Life will be on August 19, 2023 at the Ingomar Club, Eureka.

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