Jean E. Hooper's Obituary
Jean Elaine Hooper was born in Decatur IL on June 17, 1947 on her mothers birthday, and passed August 04, 2019 now resting in Heaven. Parents were William Hooper, Audrey (Beard) Hooper Shehorn and Thomas Shehorn. Siblings were Tommy Shehorn and Ruby (Shehorn) Tucker. Daughter is Cindy (Hooper) Leavelle and son-in-law John Leavelle Sr. Grandchildren are Kira Miller (Chris Sullivan), Zachariah Miller (Danielle Kelly), and John (Casey) Leavelle. Great-grandchildren are Olivia and Atticus Sullivan, Daemon Miller, and Liam Leavelle. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and grandson Joshua Leavelle. As per her wishes, she will be cremated and at a later date a family graveside service will be held at Macon County Memorial Park.
As a young adult she enjoyed spending time with extended family in and around the Decatur area, Southern Illinois and Indiana. She enjoyed camping at Shelbyville and Carlyle Lakes, traveling to Florida and Hawaii with family, road trips with dear friends to Tennessee and Florida, going to local stock car races and Nascar races, taking long walks through Rock Springs with friends, having monthly lunches with former coworkers, and enjoying special time with family. Throughout her adult life she worked at several Decatur area factories, and retired from Decatur Electronics. She was a true believer that Jesus saved her 27 years ago when she joined AA and maintained lifelong friendships.
The family would like to thank Dr. Fior, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. John’s Hospital, Dr. Guaglianone, Cancer Care Specialists, and all the wonderful staff at St. Johns Home Health and Hospice (especially Amanda, Lindsey and Sheena). Cremation services will be provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
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