Miriam Kaylor

Miriam was born during the great depression on June 30th, 1931. These tough times made her the indomitable women that we knew and loved. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Eugene Hoff. Their time together was spent bringing 6 children into the world and traveling because of Raymond’s air force career. They lived in Spain, Japan, and several other places across the United States. He passed away at 48 years old due to leukemia, leaving Miriam to take care of the home and raise those children. Mary Tolbert (David), Karen Wyatt Elrod, Barbara Lowe (David), Elizabeth Almond, Stephen Hoff (Sherri), and Thomas Hoff Sr. may have grown up without their father but had a loving and caring mother to nurture them through the years. They grew up to have their own families and ended up giving her 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson.

The Hoff’s grew up in a two-story house in Bossier City, Louisiana. While Miriam had the Reismeier (her maiden name) family back in Pennsylvania, she had a budding family of her own here. She met Warren Quintin Kaylor at Christ the King Catholic Church where they bonded through grief and their fervent devotion to Christ. They enjoyed square dancing, dominoes, card games, puzzles, and many other activities together. Most of all, they were committed to the Church. Miriam was a church administrator and helped to establish many traditions at Christ the King, Miriam became Warren’s caretaker when his health declined later in life. He passed at 83 years of age leaving Miriam a widow once again. This time she filled her life with her grandchildren. Just three doors down from her home were 5 grandchildren that had the opportunity to be doted on by “Gram” (her grandma name). Thomas Hoff Jr. was one of those blessed kids.

Almost 7 years ago, Miriam fell while doing one of her daily walks in the neighborhood. This fall resulted in a rapid progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Thomas Hoff Jr. began a journey as her caregiver inspired by the same care she gave to others in her life and her devotion to her faith. They were graced with these beautiful last years together and were bolstered by endless familial support. Here are some words that she wrote regarding her death that date back to 1992.

“I loved my life here with all of you, but I know Heaven is my real home. Don’t have sadness at the grave: I won’t be there – I’ll be ALIVE in the spirit.

A Mass will be held at Christ The King Catholic Church at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research or charity of your choice.