Shirley Hoover Wild

Shirley Hoover Wild obituary, Mandeville, LA

Shirley Hoover Wild

Shirley Wild Obituary

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Shirley Hoover Wild, of Mandeville, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born on Monday, August 21, 1933, in Springfield, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Rudolph Hoover and Jeanette Gregoire Hoover. She was a proud member of the St. Michael Episcopal Church in Mandeville. Shirley was a lady of character, known for her outspoken and honest personality, if it was on her mind, she was going to say it. She enjoyed the simple things in life such as, playing cards with her friends, her after-retirement job at Walgreen, and living her life to the fullest. Her most precious "Gran" moments were made up of the many adventures with Cody and Colt. Shirley was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Donna Wild Clemons (Larry); son, Douglas Elliott Wild; grandsons, Cody Clemons (Katie), Colt Clemons (Hannah), Emmett Wild; great-grandchildren, Jax, Lane and Cash Clemons; brothers, Rudolph Hoover, Jr., and Glen Hoover (Carolyn). She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Wild; sisters, Joan Hoover Baumbach, and Juanita Hoover Foster Christoph "Noonie"; sister-in-law, Viola Hoover. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11:00a.m. Interment will follow at Carter Cemetery in Springfield, Louisiana. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com .

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May 20, 2025

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December 31, 2022

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December 27, 2022

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Patrick Kearns

May 20, 2025

I am sad to hear that Mrs. Shirley Wild has passed. She worked for me almost 20 years ago at Walgreens in Mandeville on Hwy 22. She was just a magnificent person as a human being. I can say I was blessed to have ever known her. She was one of the best employees I ever had, and always had a wonderful attitude at work. God gained an amazing Angel and soul the day Mrs. Shirley got her wings. My condolences to her family as she was an amazing person.

Bernie Garrison

December 31, 2022

Our family has been changed for the better by having Shirley (Wirley) and her family (Emmett, Doug, and Donna) as our dear friends and neighbors for over 46 years. Whenever I needed to see straight and understand the issue, Ms. Shirley was sure willing to give it to me and make me appreciate the words of wisdom always with love. I am sure my mind, heart, and spirit have been enriched by Ms. Shirley and her wonderful family.
Thanks again for finding me outside Tulane Stadium following the Saints game. Thank you for sharing your life and your story with the Garrison family. Love you and please save a place for me at the dinner/card/coffee table in heaven. God Bless you and your family always. Bernie Garrison

Emmett Wild

December 27, 2022

Shirley was a strong and powerful force in this world. She will be missed with great honor and respect.
Sincerely, her great grandson, Emmett Wild ( and his mother Angelle Wild) - rest in peace

Isabelle Moore

December 26, 2022

Shirley was a dear friend, fantastic gardener and giving person. We served on the Altar Guild together, she also served on the flower guild.
She helped make cookies for the Rayburn correctional center. She will be deeply missed..

Mary Ann Burns Burks

December 24, 2022

Shirley and I are first cousins on my mother's side. Rudolph Hoover was my mother's brother. My mother was Clellie Veronica Hoover Burns.

Shirley and her sister Juanita were often the playmates of my sister, Bertie and me.
We did a lot of day-dreaming and walking on the Hoover land when we were
younger. I will miss her terribly. When visiting my sister in Bogalusa, we would
always call Shirley, then we would get together and reminisce.

I would love for someone in her little family to write or call me. Last year, about this time, Shirley and I talked as I was thinking of visiting Loisiana again.

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May 20, 2025

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