Christa Yvonne Looker

Christa Yvonne Looker, 58 of Lakeland entered into the presence of her Savior on May 9, 2025. Christa was born on March 3, 1967, to Hollis and Brenda Hale in Memphis, TN.Christa attended high school at Skyview Academy where her bright, vivacious personality won her many lifelong friends. She attended Ole Miss University for a year, transferring to Memphis State to finish her bachelor's degree, making more good friends along the way. A characteristic she continued throughout her life. In October 1992 she married Robert Looker. Soon afterward she accepted a job at First Tennessee bank (now First Horizon) where she worked until her passing. Christa and Robert raised two sons, Austin and Dustin. Christa enjoyed her family, guiding her sons in life and encouraging them in their activities. Among other activities, her family was especially talented in baseball which provided hours and years of enjoyment for her. Both sons excelled and played through college. Christa enjoyed her friends and often socialized with them, calling often to catch up on each other's lives and families. She was a gifted storyteller. She greatly enjoyed humorous events and loved to relate the stories to others. During her long battle with cancer she maintained a joyful, positive outlook continuing to support her family and friends. She faithfully trusted God and depended on Him in spite of setbacks and challenges presented by her illness and treatments. Christa was preceded in death by her father Hollis. She is survived by her husband Robert, her son Austin and his wife Danielle, her son Dustin, her mother Brenda Hale, her brother, Chris Hale and his wife Margaret along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 14, at New Hope Christian Church (3300 Kirby Whitten Parkway Bartlett, TN) followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Scott Greer will officiate the service. A graveside service will follow at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Germantown Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Cancer Foundation westcancerfoundation.org