Aufwiedersehen "Vete" Brooks Agboka

AGBOKA, Mrs. Aufwiedersehen "Vete" - was granted her heavenly wings peacefully with her loved ones on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 77. Aufwiedersehen was born September 15, 1946, to the late Espy and Grace Lillian Brooks in Columbus, Georgia. She was the second eldest of seven children. Aufwiedersehen was raised on the Westbank (Jefferson Parish) of New Orleans, Louisiana, where she attended Scottville High School. Aufwiedersehen received a full academic scholarship to attend Grambling State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Institutional Management. While at Grambling, Aufwiedersehen was sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated to represent her sophomore class to be on Gambling’s Homecoming Court. After graduation, she moved to Cleveland, Ohio, for a dietetics internship at St. Luke Hospital. After completion, she worked at Metro Health Medical Center Hospital for two years. To further her education, she attended Michigan State University, where she met the love of her life, Dr. Joseph Larwerter Agboka, and graduated with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She moved to Pontiac, Michigan, for her career as a Registered Dietician with Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC), where she worked until she retired in 2005. For 32 years, she called Bloomfield Hills, Michigan her home. Aufwiedersehen was well-traveled throughout her life. She visited many parts of the world, including living in Ghana, Africa, which is her husband’s home country. Aufwiedersehen loved cooking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends, and she truly adored her four grandchildren. Aufwiedersehen was a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated member, and a dedicated member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Aufwiedersehen was a model caregiver her entire life. She thrived from helping and supporting people in the community. Her house was “The House By the Side of the Road.” Aufwiedersehen was preceded in death by her parents, Espy and Grace Lillian Brooks; and brother, Samuel Espy Brooks. She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved husband of 49 years, Dr. Joseph Larwerter Agboka; three children, Eric Tettey Agboka, Joseph Ofori (ElFreda) Agboka Jr, and Grace (Gregory) Griffin; four grandchildren, Joseph Omari Agboka III, Amaya Iman Agboka, Amira Reese Agboka and Pearl Lillian Ohui Griffin; four sisters, Celina Dell Winfield, Nettie Mae Roche, Sallie Louise Ambrose and Debbie Sue (Ken) Kelland; and one brother, Vilche (Angie) Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Grace Lillian Brooks Scholarship which Aufwiedersehen established in honor of her mother. Donations may be sent via PayPal at: pohf@lambdarhozetapontiac.org or checks payable to the Pearls of Hope Foundation P.O. Box 430116, Pontiac, MI 48343-0116. Please place Grace Lillian Brooks Scholarship in the Memo Section of the PayPal or Check. Family hour 10:00AM Monday, February 26, 2024 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 174 Branch Street, with funeral commencing immediately at 11:00AM. Dr. Keyon S. Payton, officiating. Interment White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, 621 West Long Lake Road. Friends and pallbearers will assemble 10:30AM at the church Monday. Mrs. Agboka will lie instate in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry Street, and may be viewed between the hours of 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday. The family will be present from 2pm-4pm Sunday at the funeral home. The following links may be used to view the funeral services: https://www.facebook.com/share/UPxL4UZEYrNbuW9W/?mibextid=CTbP7E http://www.youtube.com/@asantelucas931

Aufwiedersehen "Vete" Brooks Agboka

September 15, 1946 - February 20, 2024