Lona May Hook

Lona May Hook was born on July 6, 1923 in Salem, Mo and departed her earthly life on October 30, 2015 at the age of 92 years 3 months and 24 days. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and was never far from her Bible which she studied daily. She led a faith-filled, Christian life and continued to be an influence to many people throughout her life. Lona May was born at Salem, Mo and moved with the family to Lowery City, Mo where she attended elementary through high school. During high school she received a scholarship to and attended Southwest Baptist University, then a two year college, graduating with a teaching degree. She married her first husband, Earl Peninger and located in the Bolivar area where her first teaching job was in a one-room schoolhouse in the Polk County area where she taught first, second, third and fourth grades. For much of her life she worked at Stephens Photography which was owned by Gerald and Helen Stephens. Lona was a photography editor and artwork colorist and worked for Stephens for 31 years. She did all of her artwork on the photographs, "everything was in black and white back then." She added color to many portraits during this era including many senior students in area high schools. Welcoming Lona in heaven are the love of her life, husband Adrain Hook, parents Robert Everett and Lela Genetia "Nettie" Coleman, four brothers, Charles, Louis, Milton Eugene, and Robert Andy. Her only sister Margaret passed October 3 of this year at 91 years old. Also preceding her in death was one granddaughter, Denise Rock of Eldorado Springs. Celebrating her life are one son, Dennis, one daughter Carol, and one step daughter, Shirley and husband Larry. She leaves one sister-in-law Vurva, wife of her brother Robert Andy, she also leaves one daughter-in-law Nora, and husband Frank. Her grandchildren are Diane, David, Mark, Stephen and wife Kathy, and step grandsons Alan and wife Shelly, Justin and wife Krystal. Great grandchildren are Charli, Ayden, and Ethan. She also leaves nieces and nephews, including, Jerry, Larry, Scott, Carla, Robin, and Dana, who all called her "Aunt May." A host of other relatives, friends and care givers will mourn her passing. A graveside service and interment will be held Sunday November 8 at 2:00 pm at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Bolivar, Missouri, with Pastor Ted Bachman officiating. All are invited to attend. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, Missouri. PDF Printable Version

Lona May Hook

July 6, 1923 - October 30, 2015