Born July 6, 1932, in Houston, Hardy was the daughter of the late Pete and Rose (Alva) Ybarra.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Shirland Howard Hooper, who passed away March 3, 1993. Hardy and Shirland met in their beloved San Antonio and were married in Houston on April 3, 1952.
She was a graduate of John H. Reagan High School.
Hardy was a lively lady with a great sense of humor. She resided at her home in Northwest Houston which she cherished dearly. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking and shopping. She had a great love of art and enjoyed drawing and painting.
She had a deep Catholic faith and was a devoted Christian. She enjoyed following the ministries of Kenneth Hagin, Joel Osteen and the 700 Club, among others.
Surviving her are her children, Stephen Hooper (wife Lori) of Tomball, Cindy Oldham (husband Greg) of Houston, Darrell Hooper (wife Donna) of Cypress; her grandson, Jack (Cindy and Greg); and her granddaughter, Lexie (Darrell and Donna). Hardy is also survived by a large extended family that she loved dearly.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Pete Ybarra and her sister, Annie Rocha.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M., Monday, January 7 at Brookside Funeral Home-Cypress Creek. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 P.M.
A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Hortence Hooper will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 8 at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church. A reception will follow at the church.
A private burial service will be held at Houston National Cemetery.
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