Marjorie Benton Hooper passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the age of 87 in Austin, Texas surrounded by friends and family. She was born in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949. Along with a few of her closest friends, she headed to Mary Baldwin College for her Freshman year and then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in home economics. While at UT, she met Elbert (Bert) Hooper, and they married in 1953.
Marjorie had a vibrant, warm, loving and kind personality. She dedicated her life to her family, friends and community. St Matthews Episcopal Church, The Junior League of Austin, The Settlement Home for Children, and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority were some of her favorite volunteer organizations. Marjorie had numerous friendships which she cherished. She and Bert especially enjoyed their time with The Marauders, Spanish Group, Wednesday Night Bible Study, and friends from the Grand Lake Yacht Club.
Never missing an opportunity to learn, Marjorie eagerly embraced new experiences and she jumped at any chance to travel. She was an avid reader, kept up with current events, and was an engaged member of the UT Austin Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Sage. She had a dry wit and was sharp as a tack which made for many enlightened conversations.
Marjorie’s happiest moments were spent with her family in Grand Lake, Colorado. Her grandfather, Jay Adams, was one of the original summer residents of Grand Lake. Her heritage there meant a great deal to her, and she was the family curator regaling us with the generations of stories. Marjorie spent virtually every summer of her life in her sacred place, and she passed her love for it to her children and grandchildren.
Upon moving to Westminster Manor, she met many new friends and took advantage of the wonderful opportunities to engage in a wide variety of activities. She always loved getting the most out of life. The exceptional staff at Westminster were kind and caring, and her family is most appreciative that Marjorie so enjoyed her final years there.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bert. She is survived by her daughters, Lee Hensarling (James), Diane Conine (Casey), and Carolyn Lane, 7 grandchildren, Will Conine (Ashley), Zach Conine, Lauren Huschka (Bryce), Brock Hensarling (Arden), Catherine Lane, Emily Lane, and Charlotte Lane, along with 2 great grandchildren, Chase Hensarling and Maren Huschka, along with her beloved cat, Lefty. Marjorie recently met her half-sisters, Carey Achuff and Tooley Milstead.
Services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 1:00 pm St Matthews Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas 78759.
Memorials in her honor may be made to St Matthews Episcopal Church Permanent Endowment Fund, The Grand Lake Yacht Club Sailing Foundation or The Settlement Home for Children, 1600 Payton Gin Rd, Austin, Texas 78758.
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