Tonia J. Frazier Hooker, 64, of Cleveland left this world and entered heaven Saturday, April 28, 2012.
She was the daughter of the late Jacob H. and Pearl Frazier Smith. SHe was born in Chattanooga June 11, 1947, she graduated from the old Chattanooga Central High School class of 1965. She was the first Activity Director for Bradley County Nursing Home serving over 25 years. Later she went to work for herself traveling and conducting seminars, workshops, activity courses speaking across the United States. Most recently she was employed by Morningside assisted living until her illness forced her to retire.
She was a precious and beautiful person who loved people and influenced countless numbers of her students, friends and family, she had a wonderful personality and wit, she loved her work and she loved her life. She attended Phillipi Baptist Church.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 40 years, Virgil M. Hooker, her sons whom she adored, Steven and Zackery Smith, brothers; Frank Smith of Cleveland; Johnny Frazier and his wife Vickie of Chattanooga, Terry and Pam Frazier of Chattanooga, Mark and Sun Hey Frazier of Chattanooga. Several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive.
A Remembrance of Life service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Phillipi Baptist church with Revs. Sammy Hooker and Fred Pursley officiating.
Interment will follow at the Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Tommy Connally, Rick Blevins, Billy Durgin, Johnny Hooker, Sammy Webb and Dennis Parker serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 to 8 pm and on Tuesday from 11 am until 1 pm at the North Chapel of the Jim Rush Funeral Homes who has charge of the arrangements.
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com
