Celestia L. Hoover

Celestia L. Hoover, 79, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2013. She was born November 25th, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Leotha M. Goff and Beatrice Thomas Brown; and as a believer in Jesus Christ is now a resident of Heaven! Sis. Hoover was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and reading but her greatest joy was being in the presence of the Holy Spirit in Church. She had a passion for teenagers. Her youth Sunday school class was a dynamic learning environment for countless teenagers. They found her fun, godly and highly opinionated. Cherishing her memory are her husband of over 60 years, Robert L. Hoover Sr; children, Robert L. Hoover Jr (Renee) of Cabot, Ronnie Hoover (Dana) of Springdale, Leann Rosenbaum (Cary) of Cabot; grandchildren, Courtney Hoover Clements (Mack), Ryan Hoover (Amanda), Michael Hoover, Caleb Hoover, Kara Hoover, Elyssa Hoover, Josh Hoover, Sydney Hoover, Hayden Rosenbaum, Ethan Rosenbaum, Kailyn Rosenbaum, and Colton Rosenbaum; great-grandchildren, Cameran Foxx Hoover and Zeke Hoover. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life. A celebration of Mrs. Hoover's life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday May 1st, 2013 at McArthur Assembly of God in Jacksonville with Rev. Marc Bateman and her three children officiating under the direction of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at the church. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.