Vada Lorene Hooper

Vada Lorene Hooper, age 83 of Lexington died Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born October 26, 1929 in Rankin, Okla, the youngest child of 3 born to Melvin Butler & Pearl Bocox Butler. She attended Reydon Schools and graduated in 1948 from Reydon High School. After graduation she attended beauty school in Clovis, New Mexico and became a beautician. On December 17, 1949 she married Billy Gene Hooper in Reydon. Soon after they were married they moved to Perryton, Texas where they lived for 1 ½ years. Bill was transferred to Sayre for a year and then they returned to Reydon. While living in Reydon she had an in-home beauty shop and continued to work as a beautician until they moved to Purcell in 1972. After moving to Purcell she began working as a nurse's aide at the Purcell Municipal Hospital. It was while working at Purcell Hospital she developed a love for nursing. In 1977 the family moved to Canadian, Texas. At age 50, Vada decided to follow her new dream of being a nurse and went back to school. She graduated in 1982 from Frank Phillips University in Borger, Texas as an LPN. She worked for Hemphill County Hospital until her retirement. She and Billy moved to Lexington in 1994. Vada had many hobbies and interests including sewing, ceramics, painting, & cooking. In her later years many will remember her as "Grandma" that worked at Carls Junior in Purcell. She had a special knack for taking care of her customers. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lexington. She is preceded in death by: Parents: Melvin & Pearl Butler 1 Sister: Hazel Omealy 1 Brother: Earnie Butler She is survived by: 3 Sons: Billy F. Hooper & wife Patty of Purcell Bobby L. Hooper of Lexington Benny Hooper & wife Lisa of Mayetta, KS 1 Daughter: Lenora Kay White & husband Vernon of Lexington 9 Grandchildren: Bryan Hooper & wife Julie Jessica Durham & husband Ross Shawnda Carpenter & husband Jerry Phillip Lee Sarah Lynn Beau Hooper Brandon Hooper Bradley Hooper Braidey Hooper 3 Step grandchildren 13 Great Grandchildren 10 Step Great Grandchildren Many other loving relatives and friends Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Lexington United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell

Vada Lorene Hooper

October 26, 1929 - April 25, 2013