Estella Dye Brooks, 85 of Louisville, KY went home to be with the Lord April 22, 2009. She was born in Anniston, Alabama September 12, 1923 to the late J.C. Dye and Mamie (Harris) Dye. She leaves to cherish her memory; Daughter, Nellie M. Cole of West Haven, Brothers, J.C. Dye, Jr. and Willie L. Dye (Prince Eva), both of Anniston, AL; Sisters, Clara D. Jackson (John) of Windsor, CT; 3 Grandchildren, Jerome V. Dye of West Hartford, Juanita V. Dye of Windsor and Derrick West of West Haven; 4 Great Grandchildren and host of family and friends. Services are Private. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Brooks family, please visit www.howardkhillfuneralhome.com.