Tami L. Hooper, ladies auxiliary member
Tami L. Hooper, 58, of Roxana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md.
Tami was born in Salisbury, Md., July 22, 1965, to George Carey Grise and Mary Frances (Emerson) Grise. She was a graduate of Indian River High School and attended Delaware Technical Community College.
Tami worked in the secretarial field for several companies, including Doyle’s Restaurant and Dutton Busing. Tami loved volunteering her time with the fire company auxiliary at both Frankford and Roxana with a total of 39 years of service, and was also a member of Selbyville Elks Lodge. She was past president of the Roxana Fire Company Auxiliary and also served as past treasurer for Sussex County Ladies Auxiliary. When she wasn’t volunteering her time with the fire company or the Elks Lodge, she enjoyed camping, baking and cooking. She also was a member of Hickory Hill Methodist Church in Millsboro. Tami had an infectious smile that just seemed to light up any room, and was always invested in how others were feeling or how their kids were doing.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Frances Grise. Tami is survived by her loving husband of almost 39 years, Russell R. Hooper Sr.; a son, Russell R. Hooper Jr. and his wife Jessica of Roxana; her father, George Carey Grise of Dagsboro; a sister, Kimberly Bacon and her husband Deon of Dagsboro; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leroy and Nancy Hooper of Bishopville, Md.; brother-in-law, Kenny Hooper of Bishopville; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, where a funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tami’s name may be made to Roxana Fire Company Auxiliary, 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford, DE 19945; or Frankford Fire Company Auxiliary, P.O. Box 333, Frankford, DE 19945.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
