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Carol Hooker Obituary
Carol Kay "Me Me" Hooker, 64, of Cleveland passed away, Tuesday July 22, 2014 at her home. She was born October 4, 1949 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas to parents Ralph Ray Secrest and Opal Beatrice Burnette Secrest. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Cleveland for 8 years. Carol had formerly lived in Augusta, Georgia. "Me Me", as she was lovingly referred to by her grandchildren, loved the outdoors and fishing. She enjoyed gardening and was especially fond of flowers. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be Friday July 25, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Hooke r w ill be Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Richard Downes, Stephen Graham, Richard Bokemeyer, Buckey Coburn, Robert Bokemeyer, III, Jason Daniels, Max Dean Loerch and Bubba Coburn. Honorary pallbearers: Montie Graham, Tracy Graham, Gene Bokemeyer, Cody Clements, Johnny Graham, Jr., Chandler Shoemaker and Randall Currie.
Mrs. Hooke r w as preceded in death by: her parents: Ralph Secrest and Opal Beatrice Burnette McDaniel; sisters: Barbara Graham and Glenda Loerch and brother: Jimmy Secrest. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bernard Leroy Hooker, Jr.; daughters: Shannon Downes and husband, Richard and Deborah Clements; son: Bernard Lee Hooker, III and wife, Anna; grandchildren: Brittany Hooker, Matthew Hooker, Chandler Shoemaker, Tyler Shoemaker, Cody Clements, Alana Bedgood and Jonathon Bedgood; numerous nieces, nephews, a host of other loving family members and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Hooker
Donna Smith
October 1, 2014
For the good times!
Donna Smith
October 1, 2014
I am so sorry!We had so many good times My heart is broken. I love you all!
carleen coburn
August 17, 2014
Aunt Carolyn I will always treasure the memories of our time together on this earth! You will forever be in my heart! I miss you terribly but I know you are reunited with your family in heaven! And we will see each other again some day!
Shannon Downes
August 5, 2014
Momma, I am so sorry that I have not been able to post sooner. I miss you terribly and not a day goes by that I do not want to pick up the telephone to call you and talk about life. I know that you are in a better place and God has you in his arms. I look forward to the day that I see you in heaven. You are my hero and have been so blessed to have such a loving mother.
Angela Erkens
July 31, 2014
So sorry thoughts and prayers for the family
Jenny Swindol Moxley
July 28, 2014
Lee, Shannon and Deborah
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady.My prayers are with Ya'll.
Michelle Ruffino Cho
July 27, 2014
Lee and Shannon. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Johnny Graham, Jr.
July 26, 2014
To my loving friend, my Aunt I will miss you dearly and I will always treasure the wonderful memories and legacy that you have left behind. I have been blessed just to be able to share life and love with you. This is not a goodbye but just so long till we meet again.
Chris, and Ardine Carroll
July 25, 2014
Leroy,you are in our thoughts and prayers.We will always remember all the good times we had camping,fishing,and playing cards.
I'm so glad I got to talk to Carol a couple of weeks ago. Our love is with you. Chris,Ardine,Scott,and Paula
Jerry Keefe
July 25, 2014
Leroy we are so sorry to hear of Carols passing. We will always remember the good times we had in 1968 and how kind both of you were too us. We're praying for you
Lee Hooker
July 25, 2014
I miss and love you so much Momma! I have been truly blessed to be your son and have a Mom like you! You truly are the best Mom in the world and I know I will see you again. Until then, you will forever be on my mind and in my heart! I love you so much Momma!!
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