Amelia Island revealed . . . A tribute

A Tribute to Kathy Brooks

Editor's Note: Many in our community were saddened to learn of the death of Kathy Brooks.   I got to know Kathy through her photography.  In 2014, Kathy sent this photo, one of many,  for our Amelia Island revealed . . . series.  As a lover of shrimp boats and sunsets, her photo is one of my favorites.

When first posted,  Steve Crounse wrote, "Kathy somehow always captures the essence of our beautiful Community. Our lives are enriched by her art."  Bill and Susie Birdsong wrote,  "Beautiful illustration of why we are lucky to live here! Thanks for keeping us reminded."

So to Kathy's family, we are grateful for a life well lived, for Kathy's devotion to volunteering with Wild Amelia, and for her willingness to share through her photography  her love for this beautiful place many of us call home.

"A Fernandina Fall Sunset"
Photo courtesy of Kathy Brooks

A 2014 biography follows:

Kathy Brooks’ family moved to Fernandina Beach in 2000 when her husband accepted a position at UF Health/Jacksonville. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Kathy has taught high school, elementary school, and preschool–including Head Start–for forty years. For the last seven years, Kathy has worked at Nassau County.

Kathy claims to be a “strictly an unschooled amateur photographer” and she has enjoyed taking photos of family, friends, and nature her whole life. She says Amelia Island is a treasure for photographers, and she enjoys donating photographs to various charities for silent auctions and just sharing the beauty of this island in photo gifts to friends and family. She is now consumed by taking photos of her first grandchild–a grandson.