Catherine Jean Lake was born to the late Joseph S. Brooks, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Brooks on April 22 ,1951 in Washington D.C. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy High School. She worked in the Federal government for more than 20 years. She then went on to work in security for Allied Universal. Pat as she was affectionately called loved to travel, dance, visit the casino, loved her crabs and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. 

She leaves to cherish her memory Daughter, Alicia Pinkett; son, Sean Pinkett; Godson, Douglas Butter; Brothers, Joseph S. Brooks, Jr. (Nancy) and Anthony Brooks (Donna); Sister, Ettoria Brooks; Grandchildren, , Kyshawn Hoover (Halden), Quintin Rudder, and Skyler Pinkett; Great-grandchild, Noah Washington; Nieces, Shari Dixon (Donnell) and Angela Anderson (Changa) and host of beloved Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and friends. She’s preceded in death by her sister Valencia Prather.