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SANDRA HOOKER Obituary

Sandra Nanette "Sandy" Hooker, 64 years of age. Born on Oct. 21, 1946 in Oak Park, IL, has entered into the glorious garden of her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on May 25, 2011. Training at the Texas Heart Institute began her 30 plus year career as a surgical Perfusionist . Loving mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, sister and friend. Avid gardener, her love for things that make the world a beautiful place touched all who knew her. Predeceased by her first husband, Robert Lee Wilson, her second husband, John Charles Hooker; and father William Henry Harris. Survived by her mother, Jeanette Laverne Strawn Harris Hickey; daughters, Lara Lee Wilson Taylor, Vicki Rose Wilson Wolin and Heather Ashley Hooker; son-in-law Tod Taylor; grandchildren, Kathleen Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Jennie Annett Wolin, Jacob Charles Lee Heaney; brothers and sisters, William Henry Harris II, Lee Allen Harris, Claude Byron Harris, John Lindsey Harris, Jeanette Lavern Harris Marback, Meda Annette Harris Thyer and Lynnette Jennie Hickey Ball and their families. Service will be held in the Chapel of Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL on June 3, 2011 at 10 a.m.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 29, 2011.

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August 12, 2014

We still miss Sandy and her great spirit-God bless her sisters and Heather-Love Brenda Caradine-Columbus, Mississippi

Leslie S

August 11, 2014

Sandy you were such a wonderful mentor, an beautiful person I will never forget you :)

Mariann Pancoe

November 5, 2013

I miss you dear friend, more as time goes on. Such a lovely, creative person with a nurturing soul. You are missed. M-

Garden Girls April 2011, missing you after one year I still expect you see you around the yard.

May 25, 2012

Kristie McCulloch

November 14, 2011

Sandy was a dear friend & nieghbor for 7 years plus...I adored our time together & being Heathers Nanny...we baked, gardened, swam, did pedicures, had awesome fun movie nights...she is such a treasure....& I know watching us still with great love from heaven...all my love to her & lil Heather! always!

Pat Gallagher

June 1, 2011

Sandy became a dear friend despite our knowing each other such a short time. Whatever she did- whether it was preparing dinner or organizing an event - had to meet her exacting standards. One of my favorite memories was being in the kitchen with Sandy and other EYC moms preparing goodies for a bake sale - we had a blast! Sandy's legacy will live on through her beloved family and all the people fortunate enough to call her friend.

Amy Morse

June 1, 2011

Sandy was a beautiful and articulate woman. Her friendship meant so much to me. I will miss her cooking, gardening and parenting advice. She was one of the smartest women I know. My love and prayers are sent to her daughters and grandchildren.

Brenda Caradine

May 31, 2011

To all of Sandy's family and friends--I share in your loss but her spirit was so strong--I stll feel her presence--she was a dear friend to me. A great gardener, interior decorator and community volunteer--she was all of these and much more to the town she lived and worked in here in Columbus. She was a great mother to Heather and was always contributing to her work at school, at church, and in the Columbus Girl Choir. Sandy was a great help to me in the Tennessee Williams Tribute--my stage mamnager in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof--she was the best--I can still see her walking about the stage to check that everything was in place. She gave and gave to all around her and I will miss her everyday for the rest of my life--especially her flower garden, laughter, great cooking and a sympathic ear to all who needed her friendship and counsel. Rest In Peace my dear friend-- God's blessings to all your family.

Mike & Jackie Oltremari

May 29, 2011

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
Sandy will be missed here in Texas.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jacquelyn Oltremari

May 29, 2011

The Lord must have needed some help in His garden. He has a good one now - I just hope he can keep up with her.
Sandy was brave and determined in her fight against cancer. She fought the good fight and now has gone on to her well deserved reward. We will miss her.

Meda Thyer

May 29, 2011

Sandy your light may have gone out but, you live forever in my heart. You sister, Meda

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