On February 27, 2022,  Betty Lee Hooper of Eureka passed away at the age of 92 years.

Betty was born on June 6, 1929 in Cullowhee, North Carolina to the parents of Hester and Lee Roy Adams.

She was married to Raymond Morris Hooper in North Carolina, and moved to Florida, Washington and then finally, to Eureka for 70 years.

Betty was the manager of the White House Fashions for many years. Then she opened The Three of Us ladies apparel shop with her partners. She added the Shoe Gallery. She then purchased two more ladies’ retail stores — Parker Woods and Excel shops in Medford and Grants Pass.

Betty was very proud of her sweater company “Connie A Lee.” She would go on many trips to Korea to design the sweaters.

She retired in her 80s from her career.

She loved her summer camp at Redwood Creek, which she had many treasured friends.

Betty enjoyed vegetable gardening with her mom, and her flowers on her patio.

She enjoyed traveling on cruises and family reunions in North Carolina. She loved her February vacations to Florida with her late husband. She and her husband attended Pine Hill Baptist Church and were one of the founding members. Also, she attended Calvary Baptist Church.

She was known for her love of “red” glass, decor and clothing.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her son Guy (Linda) Hooper and her daughter Connie (Rick) Hooper-Leggett; her grandchildren Steve Hooper and Russ Hooper; great-granddaughter Avery Hooper; her sister Jane (Hanks) Swanson and her sister-in-law Bobbie (Jim) Adams, her brother in-laws Frank Hooper and Wayne Hooper. She had many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son Ron Hooper and her brothers Jim Adams, Charles Adams, Mac Allen Adams, Bruce Adams and her sister Joe Hooper.

The family wishes to send a thank you to the staff at Especially You for their care and compassion . A private service will be held at the family’s request. Minster John Hanks will say final words for Betty.

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