Louise Ann Hoover, 91, of Southern Pines, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 surrounded by her adoring family.
Born and raised in Lehighton, PA, she was the daughter of Charles and Verna Heffner and sister to Marian. A blind date on New Year’s Eve in 1946 led to forty-seven years of marriage and five children with Richard C. “Dick” Hoover, also of Lehighton.
Upon graduating from Kutztown State Teachers College, Lou Ann started her first job as a librarian at George School in Newtown, PA. In 1957, Lou Ann and Dick established Hoover’s Pharmacy, a mainstay of State Street in Newtown. After raising their children and working at the store, Lou Ann returned to the George School Library and the community she cherished.
Retiring in 1993, Lou Ann then divided her time between Florida and Colorado. Finally settling in Sarasota, she lived across the street from her beloved big sister Marian. The dynamic duo delighted in serving as Stephen Ministers and their bible study classes at Church of the Palms, going on cruises and Elderhostels, and acquiring stamps in their passports.
Lou Ann’s love, compassion, and sense of humor brought joy to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. She is survived by her children: Scott Hoover of Sarasota,FL; Doug (Kathy) Hoover of Cameron, NC; Jeff Hoover (Iris Nelson) of Gypsum, CO; Allyson (Chris) Stone of Cambridge, UK; and Amy (Jim) D’Antonio of Sewickley, PA, and nephews Bill (Diana) and David (Anne) Heymann. She will be forever missed by her twelve grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
