Linda Gayle Hooks

Linda Gayle Hooks, age 74, of New Brighton, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born May 19, 1950, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Anna (Hanna) Blews. Most important to Linda was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a woman of faith, where she attended services at Victory Family Church in Cranberry Township, and locally she attended Life Family Church in New Brighton. Linda helped found the Garments of Love Clothing Ministry. She loved making crafts and sewing, making wreaths, greeting cards, quilts, and even making clothes for her children, grandchildren, and foster children. Christmas was her favorite holiday, making cookies, and having activities for the grandchildren. She will be reunited with her furbabies; Kona Bean and Eisa. In the last five years, Linda loved spending her winters in Florida with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Michael Hooks; four children; Steven (Rebecca) Hooks, Diane (Peter) Hooks-Smith, Brandea (Zachary) Shaffer, and Diane Lynn (Dominic) Munizza. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren; Noah, Heaven, Arielle, Sadie, Alex, McKenna, Monica, Patrick, Alexia, Olivia, Michael and Andrew; and one brother, Robert (Patricia) Blews, and 27 foster children, that Linda and Michael cared for throughout their life.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. All arrangements entrusted to the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum).