Betty Jane Hooker, age 79, of Coldspring, Texas passed into eternal rest on July 22, 2017; born in Freeport, Texas to parents William Ralph Gillespie and Kathryn Elizabeth Gillespie on May 19, 1938. Betty graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1956 and married Norris Hooker on June 16, 1963. Betty worked as a county court clerk for the Harris County Court System. She had a passion for reading, history, Las Vegas and loved dining.
Left to cherish memories are daughters: Melinda Kay Metz & husband Craig, Sara Stephanie Vick & husband Terry; sister Kathryn Elizabeth Dyess; grandchildren: Janie Hooker Way, Terry Lee Vick II, Coty Wade Vick, Hogan Charles Metz; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews: Claiburn Wayne Panora, Kelly Jane Panora, Jeffrey Garrison Dyess, Bryan & Donna Pride. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Brookside Memorial Park & Cemetery, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in her name.