Patricia Erlene Hoover, 88, passed away June 4, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born to the late Eddie McKee Smith and Eula Beatrice Combs on June 20, 1930 in Quincy, FL. She retired from Luther Rice Seminary and was a member of Mandarin Baptist Church. She loved her family, cooking and gardening.
She is predeceased by her husband Robert Earl Hoover, Sr. Family members include her daughter Rita K. Ross (Gary), sons Robert Earl Hoover, Jr (Kathy) and Joseph Gee Hoover (Deana), 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, brother Russell Smith, sister Betty Jo Smith and nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at 11am, Friday, June 7, 2019 at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com.