January 19 1920 July 08 2019
Mildred Hooper January 19, 1920 – July 08, 2019 View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Mildred “Millie” Hooper, age 99, of Athens died Monday evening, July 8, 2019 at The Laurels of Athens. Born Jan. 19, 1920 in Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Zora Deweese Yeager and Curtis Yeager. Mrs. Hooper was a 95 year resident of Athens, living 75 years at her home on South Blackburn Road. She was a 1938 graduate of Athens High School, attended Ohio University and was a former member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Mildred was a former employee of Ohio University. Mildred enjoyed her civic groups and was active in the Higley Book Club, the C.C.L., and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hooper loved her crossword and jigsaw puzzles and was an avid plate and whale collector. She drove her car until she was 96 years old. She loved her home, liked to entertain, enjoyed reading and had a great vocabulary and memory. Mildred is survived by her son, Charles Hooper of Athens; her daughter, Jane (David) Pellior of Athens; four grandchildren, Tom (Meredith) Sommer, Robert (Erica) Sommer, Christine (Brian) Parkhurst and Brittany (Ryan) Kunze; a sister, Glenna Grim of Athens; two step grandchildren, Jill (Willy) Fisher and Josh (Felicite) Pellior; thirteen great grandchildren; also surviving is Gloria Hooper, mother of granddaughters Christine and Brittany; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Hooper in 2001; a brother, William Yeager; and four sisters, Emogene Coen, Martha Bingham, Ruth Conkey and Cora Mae Hooper. The public is invited to attend a graveside service at Athens Memory Gardens on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Robert McDowell. A private family viewing will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your church or favorite charity. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. SERVICES Graveside Service Saturday, July 13, 2019 4:00 PM Athens Memory Gardens 7360 Cameron Road Athens, Ohio 45701 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Send Private Condolence Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Send Private Condolence
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mildred Hooper January 19 1920 July 08 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Athens, state: Ohio