Kathryn L. Hooper, 76, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away Tuesday, July 5 at her residence surrounded by loving family. Services will be 10 am Saturday, July 9 at Bellmead funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, July 8 at the funeral home. Mrs. Hooper was born October 1, 1934, in Emerson, Nebraska to Thomas C. and Dora Murray. She has lived in Waco since 1959. She was married to SSGT Hugh Lee Hoper Sr. on April 30, 1954. She was a mom, and grandma to all. Opening her arms with heavenly grace to all in need. She cared for us, she protected us, but most of all, she loved us unconditionally. She never stopped giving, or loving us to the very end. That was her way, this was her life. We thank you God for blessing us with such a beautiful person. Rejoice kids, for granny is in Heaven. Granny was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; son Michael Allen Hooper; her best friend and daughter Debra Sue Lerma; son Hugh Lee Hooper Jr.; sister Barbara Loftland; and brothers James and John Murray. Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter LaVon Hooper of Washington; 2 sons James T. "Jimbo" Hooper and David Hooper both of Waco.; sisters Joanne Albrecht and husband Lester, Emilie Loftland, Patricia Jacobsma and husband Arvin, and brother Jerry Murray and wife Barbara; many grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved her dearly. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Special thanks to Eloisa Lerma for her help and friendship. Mom loved all, and was loved by all and will be greatly missed.