Linda Hooker Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Linda Hooker

Linda Heckstall Hooker, 71 of Shelby, NC departed this life on Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born June 7, 1950, to the late Clinton L. and Margaret M. Heckstall in Newport News, Virginia. She attended Newport News Public School system and was a 1972 graduate of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Linda worked at Eugenia H Young Memorial Library (previously known as Cleveland County Memorial Library for 36 years as an Outreach Librarian. Linda was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She served on the Mass Choir, Hospitality Committee, Women’s Auxiliary, Sarah Black Missionary Group, Educational Committee, Voter Registration Committee, and was the Assistant Vacation Bible School Teacher. She was also a member of the Cleveland County Branch of the NAACP. Linda was a member of Todays Ebonite’s Woman Club and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Charter Member of the Omega Sigma Omega Chapter. Linda was an avid reader, loved flower gardening, and adult coloring. She loved her family, but most of all, she loved GOD. Her motto was “ALWAYS GO WITH GOD”. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband of 49 years Richard Hooker Jr. of the home; daughter Takiyah (Chris) Burgess of Shelby, NC; son Richard Jabari (Anita) of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Brittney, Jaylen, Jeremiah, and Anaria; siblings, Clinton (Sharon) Heckstall, Flora Heckstall, Dorothy (Alexander) Redcross, Margaret (Samuel) Green, Lonnie (Deborah) Heckstall, Eddie Heckstall, Ellen Heckstall, Ellena (William) Heckstall all of Newport News, VA; Shirlene (Michael) Cheatom of Meridianville, AL, David (Regan) Heckstall and Joyce (Roderick) Heckstall-Farthing both of Newport News VA, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A funeral service for Linda will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Shiloh Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed via Enloe Mortuary's Facebook page starting at 12:45 PM. (Go to the website's homepage and click on Livestreaming) In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Linda Hooker Scholarship Fund of the Omega Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., PO Box 984 Shelby, NC 2815, Paypal:omegasigmasomegaaka@gmail.com.

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A great woman who always gave me good advise at the library.take care mom Frosty Daniels

Prayers for your dear family as we are thankful for Mrs. Hooker's life and service. Tony Tench, First Baptist Church, Shelby, NC

May God's peace be with you and your family. Barbara Council Martin County Schools

My heartfelt prayers to you Mr Hooker and the Hooker family. Our hearts hurt along with you in your time of bereavement - TS

Richard, May God's love & the fond memories of your beautiful wife comfort you today & for many years to come. God is keeping you in HIS loving arms.
Warmest regards, Linda S. Brunson Clinton City Schools BOE

Condolences to the entire family. My prayers are with you'll Pastor Johnny Cook

Bruh Hooker and Family, Shirley and I wish we were with you in person but, know our hearts were there. We watched the beautiful Service on Facebook and Linda is at peace and with all the beautiful Angles. God bless all of you. Your friend Larry Jordan and wife Shirley

Sending our deepest condolences to the Hooker family. May you all be comfort by family and God in this time of grief. - Dynasty Franklin & Family

Sending love and prayers to you all. To know Mrs. Hooker is to love her. May God comfort you all in this time of sorrow. - Mariah Gaston

Condolences and prayers to a fellow classmate who shared the same homeroom,God is giving you rest like no one else can,though you are at peace and left family behind but God loved you best,your journey is over,peace only He can give To the Heckstall-Green family God bless🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊❤

Sending love & prayer to the Hooker family at this time of need. I pray for strength & understanding at this difficult time. May her spirit live on. Mrs. Hooker will always be considered a second Grandmother to me and my family. Shanequal Sanders.

"My condolences to you and your family. May our friendship and prayers help you through this difficult time."
Michelle Guest Winston-Salem NC

My lovely grandma. 🤍 I'm missing you like crazy. Losing you was really hard on me but I'm happy to know that you finally get to see your mom again. I love you so much girlie. Until we meet again.

Mr. Hooker, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Patti Norman

prayers are with the family.

My Sympathy go out to the family Our Praying that the passing of time and love of family and friends will bring you strength and surround you with comforting memories. Linda Deans and family of Goldsboro, NC.

My Condolences go out to the Family. Praying that the passing of time and the love of family and friends will bring you strength and surround you with comforting memories. The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11.

Richard, The Davidson Association, Kings Mountain, sends our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

Condolences to the entire family from NYC

Praying for the family .

Richard there are no words I could say to ease the pain, but please accept my sincerest sympathy in the transitioning of your loving wife. The least I can do is offer a prayer for your strength, comfort and peace during this time. Katherine Pendergrass

My prayers are with all family members of Linda Hooker during this difficult time. Mrs Hooker was one of the most pleasant people I've ever met and it was always my pleasure to be in her presence, serving together in various groups at Shiloh Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed. Veronica Wray

Our sincere sympathy to the Hooker family and may God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Thaddeus and Shelia Howie

My condolences to the Hooker Family. Praying for your strength and comfort during this difficult time. Cynthia Watkins Durham, NC

Certainly, we would like to extend our condolences to the Heckstall family. Remember the good times you've shared with Linda and forever cherish fond memories of her in your hearts.
Sharon L, Johnson, 1968 Carver High School classmate

To Mr. Richard, Jabari and Takiyah, you all are in my prayers. My heart breaks for you all as Mrs. Linda will forever be missed. She was always the same no matter when i saw her... always humble and always smiling. It is truly an honor to have known her, and to know her is to love her♥️May she Rest In Peace.

Mr. Hooker, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Anganette Lawrence

To the family of,Linda,Hooker.the Vick family sends our condolences to Richard and the entire family. Kinda left us a legacy. Her light will always shine

To the family of Linda Heckstall Hooker,may the Holy Spirit give you peace and comfort. Alice Hayes-Elliott,Class of 1968K

To the Hooker Family, you have our deepest condolences and will continually be in our thoughts and spirits. May God be with you all during these times from the Elliott Family.

My prayers and condolences to the family.
Derick Green.

Richard, I forgot to sign the previous message. Clinton Williams

Richard, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dear wife. Mrs. Hooker was a wonderful woman of God, and made many contributions to humanity. May your great memories of her lighten your loss. Many thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathies to the Hooker Family for your loss. I pray the peace of the Lord upon you in this time of sorrow.

There are no words to express our sadness at the passing of Mrs. Hooker. Mr. Richard, I know that you seem lost now. But know that you're not lost and neither are your children. She will always be with you. May the heavens bless you and the children. Mary Lynne Johnson and Family

With the deepest prayer and sympathy, we express our love for all the family members and relatives of Linda Hooker. A very warm hearted godly lady who was a friend to many. We will remain in prayer that the Lord will keep a hand of comfort upon the hearts and minds of all the family. Rev Thomas Coleman & family

My condolences to the entire family. May you forever cherish the beautiful memories of Mrs. Hooker. She was definitely a beautiful jewel that will be missed. ~ Royzetta Cokley

Linda's life was blessing to all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and the family. Steve and Linda Nye

Condolences to Linda's husband, family, and friends, as you mourn her loss. As a Classmate from G W Carver High School, Class of 1968, she will be remembered as a lovely and quiet, young lady. Praying that God will comfort and guide you, during this time. Love, Pamela Taliferro Whitehurst, Class of 1968.

To Richard Hooker and family please know that Mrs. Linda fought a battle as Long as She Could! She will be Dearly Missed By Her Children, Grandchildren and other relatives and friends but Most of ALL My Godfather Will MISS YOU THE MOST❤️❤️ Rest In Peace Mrs. Linda Until WE MEET AGAIN AND PLEASE KNOW THAT I LOVED YOU 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Fredrea P. Galloway your Goddaughter and Babysitter ❤️❤️❤️

To the family of Mrs Linda hooker I'll give my condolence. Beautiful 💚lady of God!! Angie Roopchan Kernersville NC

To the Family of Linda Hooker and Lady Margaret E. Green, we extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers at this difficult time. May our loving God comfort your hearts, give you peace and strengthen you for the days ahead. Elder Philip & Brenda Darcus. Hampton, VA

Our Heartfelt Prayers And Sympathy Rih Linda Constance Wilson Family Friends And Neighbors

To the Family of Linda Heckstall Hooker. Praying for the Family. Jewel Davis Lee High School Classmate

George Washington Carver Class of 68 Newport News, VA 23605 To the family of Linda Heckstall Hooker. We extend our prayers, love and deepest sympathy to the entire family. Linda will forever live in our hearts and memories. She will be dearly missed. George Washington Carver Class 1968

To the Hookerfamily I offer my sincere condolences Miss Linda met no strangers house smell will aluminate the universe and she will be truly missed but never forgotten love Tina Sydnor

We offer our condolences to the Hooker Family and Friends. Horace and Anita Maxwell

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Durwin & Velvet Briscoe

To the Hooker Family the Cleveland County NAACP Unit 5379-B extend our sincere condolences to you. Mrs. Hooker was a cherished member of the unit for many years. Rev. Elaine Ollemi, President

Our sincere condolences to the Hooker family during this difficult time.Mrs. Hooker was a very sweet lady. Continued prayers from your church family.
Rhonda Puckerin, Angeleah & Dacen

To the Hooker family, you have my prayers and may God give you the comfort you need. Claytenna Camp

To the Hooker Family you have my sympathy and may god comfort you in the time of sorrow. Mary,Michelle and Demetrius Sims

Sincere Sympathy from Mayor Janet Gerald and the Town Council of Kingstown NC. Sharon Martin, Ramona Gash, Robert Ramseur, Lamar Woods and Marcus Meeks.