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Mary Louise Hoffman
1923 - 2014
Mary Louise Hoffman
1923 - 2014
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BORN
1923
DIED
2014
Mary Hoffman Obituary
Mary Louise Hoffman, 91, of Ocoee, FL passed away on November 28, 2014. She was born to the late Joseph and Mary Smedley on April 2, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mary grew up in Alabama, Georgia, and later lived in Florida. She worked as a telephone operator with AT&T for many years. Mary was married to her late husband, Russell “Russ” Hoffman, for 52 years prior to his passing. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Central Florida, as well as of the Sorosis Club and the Pioneers with AT&T. She enjoyed reading and was known for reading “T’was The Night Before Christmas” every year to children. Mary Louise will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in her passing by her husband, Russ Hoffman Jr.; son, Russell Hoffman III; and brothers Randy, Melton, and Gordon Smedley.
Mary Louise is survived by her daughter, Joan Ellis; sister Mildred Varisco; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Ellis, Kathleen Lawrence, and Rusty Hoffman; and many cousins.
A Graveside Service will be held for Mary Louise on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1:00pm at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, Florida.
Arrangements are under the care of Baldwin Fairchild Winter Garden.
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Cyndi Jones
December 5, 2014
My heart and thoughts are with you Joanie and Ryan, I will always enjoy remembering the memories of Mary Louise, or grandma as my children will call her, they love Mary as though she were there own grandmother.
They still remember how she would sit with them, gathered around her, sitting on the couch, reading the story It Was The Night Before Christmas and other stories.
We talked the other night about how she would always buy things from school Fun Raisers.
I myself always enjoyed sitting with Mary Louise, and having lunch with her, and the stories she would tell me about her children Joan & Russell and her job at A.T.T., Also the stories about her sister Mildred and how close they were.
I always enjoyed her stories about her family, we will always miss you, but you will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
I can't wait to see you in the another life with our lord.
Joanie, I'll always be here for you and my prayers are with you always.
Love you,
Cyndi Jones and Family
(Rosebud)
Debbie Hodges
December 5, 2014
I will always remember and cherish the "kitchen memories" with your Mom at the "office". Those times sitting around with you and your Mom and the good cooking and just growing up together is a very sweet memory! Mrs. Hoffman was a soft spoken lady with a bright smile and will be missed, but only for a time! Joanie we will all celebrate with our Lord together again one day in perfection with our loved ones! My prayers and love I send to you and the family...will be with you on Saturday in thought and prayer!
Lou Anne Wallin
December 5, 2014
My dear sweet Aunt Lou. You taught me so many things about being a proper southern lady. I cherish memories of our times together. Your presence here will be missed but you are well and whole again with our Savior. I love you. Lou
Karen Woodard
December 5, 2014
I remember meeting Louise & Joan at Fashion Square Mall for many lunch dates. I think that it was Robinsons. Wonderful times! She always seemed so elegant.
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December 5, 2014
Joan, my thoughts and prayers are with you each day. Even though I didn't get to meet your mom, I could tell she was a sweet woman. God bless you and all your family as you go through this time. I'm out of town Saturday but will be thinking of you, especially that day. Love you, Mary Rey
Mike and Renee Knight
December 4, 2014
We will miss Louise's kind and gentle spirit. We are grateful for so many wonderful memories with her. In celebration of a beautiful life who is now with God.
Marcy and Joe McClanahan
December 4, 2014
Aunt Lou was a wonderful woman. I will always remember the many family gatherings we shared down through the years. I know she is enjoying the bounty of the Lord along with my mom and dad who went on before her. We love you Joan and we have been blessed at seeing how fortunate you have been to have these last years with your mom. May the Lord bless you all. Love Marcy and Joe
December 4, 2014
You always brought joy to my life. See you in heaven someday.
Nephew Hugh Floyd Patterson, Jr.
KATIE JONES
December 4, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joan Ellis
December 3, 2014
Mom, I can't believe you're gone but, I know you are with the Lord and so many loved ones who have gone on before you. I will miss you for the rest of my life but I'm happy you are free of the life you had here, the last several months. I love you.
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