Dorothy O. Hooper , 90, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Shelby County.  Bro. James Grandberry will officiate.

Born October 17, 1932, in Nacogdoches County, Dorothy is the daughter of John Preston Hooper and Mary Elizabeth McKinney Hooper.

She is survived by her niece and nephews, Tommy Spurlock of Joaquin, Duane Hooper of Houston, Gerald Hooper of Houston, Martha Burch of Houston, Donald Hooper of Shreveport, Louisiana, Charles Hooper of Louisiana, and Kenneth Hooper; also, numerous great nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by parents, John Preston Hooper and Mary Elizabeth McKinney Hooper; and brothers and sisters, Tuel Hooper, Raymond Hooper, Marlin Hooper, Maurine Hooper, Travis Hooper, and Royce (Dugan) Hooper.

Pallbearers will be Frank Baker, Tommy Spurlock, Johnny Spurlock, Donny Spurlock, Duane Hooper, Gerald Hooper, Charles Hooper, and Donald Hooper.