Myrna Louise Grimes Hooker, 87, of Hot Springs, Virginia passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs.
She was born April 12, 1939, in Reader, West Virginia, the daughter of the late David Hansen Grimes and Dolly Lou Burgess Grimes.
Mrs. Hooker retired from the Homestead Resort where she worked as a secretary.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, working puzzles, painting ceramics and all crafts.
She was married to the late Larson Wayne Hooker who preceded her in death on January 12, 2021.
She is survived by five children, Susan Gwin, Mike Hooker & wife Sandi, Debbie Ryder & husband Barry, Ricky Hooker & wife April, and Jimmy Hooker & wife Mindy all of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren, Katie, Danny, Jessica & husband Kyle, Jamison, Tye, Luke, Carter, Aubryn; three great grandchildren, Dawson, Caden, and Joanna; a brother, Lynn Grimes & wife Linda of Dunmore, West Virginia; and a sister-in-law, Linda Grimes of Elkins, West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kaye Grimes & Terry Grimes; and a sister, Mary Jackson.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Union Chapel Cemetery with Donald Lee Altizer officiating.
She was a sweet sweet woman!!
So sorry to hear this
She was a lovely lady and a wonderful friend. My condolences to each of her children and family. Your mom was great. God Bless each of you.
Elaine Ford Craft
So sorry to hear this. Sweet, sweet Lady. She and Wayne together again. Prayers for the family.
So sorry to see this about Myrna passing. She was such a sweet person and truly will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With our hugs.
I am so saddened by this news. Myrna and I made many precious memories raising our children together. I also worked with her at the Homestead for many years. She was a very special lady and she will be loved and missed forever. May God comfort you all through this difficult time.
My sincerest sympathies to this family. Myrna was a wonderful friend not only to me but to many others. She was a kind, generous, and loving lady. I pray for peace and comfort for her family.
So sorry I will keep you in my thoughts thru this difficult time
She was a wonderful person
Susan, sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you.
So sorry. Prayers for family and friends. She and Wayne were a wonderful couple.
So sorry to see this .Glad I spoke to her on Sunday.prayers for the family .Take care
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for you all.
So sorry for the families loss.
Sorry to hear of this news. She was such a special lady. Was a great person to work with & always was friendly & joyful.
The Ryder family is so sorry to hear about Myrna. Our mom,Myrtle , always enjoyed her friendship and phone calls. We always thought she made the best chocolate chip cookies.
Our condolences and prayers are with you .
Always a sweet lady . The best neighbor growing up in the valley. She was one of my parents best friends I remember and all the valley kids would go to her house. Sending my prayers to the family.
I remember Myrna when they lived on Hobby Horse Farm. We waited for the school bus together. Sorry to lose another friend. Prayers for her family.
She was such a sweet and friendly lady. It was a pleasure knowing her. Sincere condolences to her family.
So sorry for your loss sending prayers for her family.
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
So very sorry for your loss. Myrna was a one-of-a-kind.
Debbie and family: My heart goes out to you all during this trying time. Your mom was a greatneighbor to Uncle Donald.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.