Frances E. Hoops

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

INTERMENT: Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa

Frances Evelyna (Wilburn) Hoops, 90, of Glenwood, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2010 in Missouri Valley, IA. She was born March 25, 1919 in Drexel, MO to Elery & Velma (Warner) Wilburn. She had two siblings, Jim and Anna.

Frances attended High School in Bedford, IA where she met Orval Dale Hoops. They were united in marriage on October 30, 1937 in Shenandoah, IA. To this union four children were born, Larry, Arlinda, Michael and Rex.

After residing in several Iowa communities, the family settled in Glenwood in 1967. They both had many careers including farming. In the late 1960’s, Frances worked as a waitress at the Gold Crown Inn located in Red Oak, IA. Later, Frances and Dale worked at the Glenwood State School until retirement. Frances spent her days working in the canteen.

Frances (Fannie) enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. She was usually slicing a piece of homemade pie or serving cookies and cinnamon rolls to visitors. She especially loved to work in the garden and canned in the summer months. She was always anxious to show everyone her beautiful flowers. Frances also enjoyed sewing, quilting, “Wheel of Fortune”, “The Price is Right”, listening to Lawrence Welk music and playing Bingo.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son and daughter, and one brother. She is survived by her sons, Michael & wife Pam Hoops of Tabor, IA; Rex Hoops of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren, Michelle, (Chelle), LaTisha, Michael, Jr. and Damon; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Sean, Eric, Maria, Vera, Morgan, Stephen, Kielo, Samuel and Aiden; one great-great grandson, Anthony; sister, Anna Heumphreus of Clarinda, IA; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation:Monday, February 22, 2010
6:30 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Tuesday, February 23, 2010
10:00 AM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534