On Saturday, April 9, 2011, Mildred Strickland Brookins moved on to eternity. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy L. Brookins, a long time pastor in South Florida; children and spouses, Bari Brookins and John Buchanan, Bart and Kathy Brookins, and Brian and Beth Brookins, and 12 beloved grandchildren, in addition to her sister and brother-in-law Garrett and Laura Sue Hays. A memorial service celebrating her life will take place on Saturday, April 30th at 6:00 pm at Riverside Christian Fellowship, 957 SW 71st Avenue, North Lauderdale FL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fulness Ministries International at FMI, 2575 Columbiana Rd., Birmingham AL 35216. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of His saints. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.