Betty Jane Sparks Hoover, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on May 29, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Hoover was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 12, 1940 to Emory and Margaret Morris Sparks and was a graduate of West Portsmouth High School. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hoover, Jr., sister, Sherry Thomas, and brothers, Bob Sparks and Bill Sparks. Betty loved playing games on her tablet, watching a good movie, HGTV, flowers and plants. She enjoyed sharing meals and shopping trips with her family.
She is survived by her children, Belinda Hoover Diamond (David) of Chesterfield, VA, Brenda Hoover Fannin (Timothy) of Lugoff, SC, and Matt Hoover (Hannah) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Brett Diamond (Kristen), Jacob Diamond, Andi Baker (John), Trevor Grimsley, Emma Hoover, and Harmony Hoover; great grandchildren, John Diamond, Rose Diamond, and Addie Grimsley; brother, Terry Sparks of Porter, TX; and special nieces, Karrie May and Amy O’Brien.
A memorial graveside service will be held for Walt and Betty in Ohio at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Cross Road Retirement Community Dream Makers, 1302 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.
Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Hoover family.