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Joyce Hooper Obituary

Joyce Louise Hooper

July 11, 2025

Joyce Louise Hooper, neè Roberts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11th at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was 85 years old. She was born in Key West, Florida, and spent the last 20 years of her life in Kingsport with her husband. They had recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. In her retirement years, Joyce frequently donated her time to others. She served in multiple officer roles with the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O. Sisterhood), volunteered regularly with St. Paul's Episcopal Church Food Pantry, and was a Guest Services volunteer at Holston Valley Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband, Larrie Hooper; daughter Shelley Allen; son-in-law, Mark Allen; and grandson Zachary Allen.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with The Rev. Jonathan Tuttle officiating.

Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kingsport Chapter of the P.E.O. (Memorials to Chapter V, P.E.O.; Cheryl Heisey, 135 Rose Trace Court, Blountville, TN 37617.)

Visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave online condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2025.

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Perry

July 16, 2025

Joyce always had the kindest and most welcoming smile. It was always a joy to be in her presence. She and Larry epitomized the love of our church family.

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12:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Kingsport, TN

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Interment

2:00 p.m.

Mountain Home National Cemetery

53 Memorial Ave, Mountain Home, TN 37684

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home - Kingsport

117 E. Charlemont Avenue PO Box 27, Kingsport, TN 37662

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