About This Memory Space
This page was created for Willa M. Hooker's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Willa M. Hooker's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
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Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Willa M. Hooker. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Willa M. Hooker crafted a life rich in warmth, generosity, and simple joys, leaving an indelible mark on her family and community through her unwavering kindness and spirited presence.
From her roots in McDowell, Kentucky, Willa built a world centered on heartfelt connections and everyday delights. An enthusiastic reader who devoured multiple books each week, she found equal thrill in outdoor adventures with her grandchildren, like park visits to feed ducks at Washington Park Cemetery. Her zest for life shone through in her fondness for a chilled beer and her talent for spreading cheer, while her involvement as an auxiliary member of VFW 2999 reflected a quiet commitment to service. Above all, Willa's days were defined by the profound happiness she drew from nurturing those she held dear.
Willa poured her dedication into a long tenure at Thompson Consumer Electronics (RCA), advancing to the role of group lead before retiring. Her steadfast service there highlighted her reliability and skill, though she often noted that no workplace achievement rivaled the fulfillment of family life.
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Family & Loved Ones
Willa's world revolved around the laughter and bonds she nurtured with loved ones, from playful outings with grandchildren who called her 'Nanny' to steadfast support for her sons and sisters. She is survived by sons Frederick Hooker Jr. (Cindy) and Jeffrey Hooker (Debbie); grandchildren MacKenzie Stanton (Jackson), Madison Hedrick (Christian), Alan Hooker (Anna), Anna Hooker, and Amber Moore; five great-grandchildren; sisters Reba Howard (Bob), Patty Coley (Tom), Debbie Carter (Bob), Mary Burke, Barbara Samons, and Sandy Mardini; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her were husband Frederick Hooker, son Rodney Hooker, longtime companion Bill Bedwell, parents Lee Osborne and Virginia Burke, and siblings Anna Sue Daniels, Shirley Kryzanski, Dallas Ray Osborne, Billy Osborne, and Robert Osborne. Known for her gentle humor and open-hearted embrace, Willa turned ordinary moments into cherished family treasures.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from those who crossed paths with Willa echo her infectious joy and nurturing spirit, with many recalling her as the ultimate grandmother whose simple acts of love brightened countless days.
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