Reflection of Life

     Mary Ann (Young) Hooks, was born in  Caruthersville, Missouri, December 15, 1955 to the union of the late Sam and Rosie Young.  Mary Ann confessed her life to Christ at an early age at Greater Mount Carmel Church in Caruthersville, Missouri. She, then, moved her fellowship to Divine Holiness Outreach Church under the direction of Bishop Jamie Jones in Caruthersville, Missouri until her health began to fail.  She passed away Thursday, March 20, 2024 at the age of 69.

     In 1975, Mary Ann graduated from high school here in Caruthersville. She went to work at the Roadhouse Restaurant in Caruthersville, where she served faithfully for 48 years until recently retiring. She married Malcolm (Michael) Hooks, the love of her life, on December 29, 1984.

      She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her sister, Doris Benson. She leaves to cherish her memory: one brother, Sam (Shelly) Young; six sisters, Cynthia (Jessie) Mosely, Lisa (Ray) Madlock, Joyce Young, Kim Grandberry, Carolyn Young, and Loretta (Luther) Robinson.; 5 God children, Luther (Quarnesha) Robinson, Brandon (India) Robinson, Isaiah (Mariesha) Robinson, Layla Robinson, and Lyric Robinson; Special Brothers-in-law, Bob Benson, Greg Grandberry, and Raymond (Nannetta Rodgers) Spates; Special Sister-in-law Sarah Spates; and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

     Mary Ann Hooks will  truly be missed by everyone who loved her.

“And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.”   Psalm 55:6

                                                                                              “You Ask Me If I See You”

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                                                                                                      Fara Gibson

You ask me if I see you since I have gone away. I try to help you understand I watch over you each day You wonder if I hear you when you talk to me at night. I hear you say you love me. You will never leave my sight. You cry so many tears for me. They flow upon your face...Please feel me as I wipe your tears. I want a smile upon your face. Remember our sweet memories, the times we shared with love. Hold on to all your hopes and dreams. I support them from above. Let go of all your fears. God just had other plans for me. Why carry that all these years? The day I passed is not the day I made you love me so please cherish all the memories made before I had to go. Just take the day I passed and put it in a box with care. Now, hand the box to God please for isn't yours to bear. Please know I’ll always love you as I watch you carry on. And know that I am here with you for we are never really gone...