Nellie Romain Hooper Obituary

The passing of Nellie Romain Hooper (Pontiac, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nellie Romain Hooper to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Vernon Steven Hooper, Jr.; her daughter Elaine Michele Hooper; her grandson Desai Ray Abrams; and her siblings, James Oscar Cox, Payne Nathaniel Cox, Joe Bill Cox, Irene Hatcher, Annie McCleda Hatcher, Howard Cox, Ella Mae Hatcher and Cathleen Robinson.

She is survived by: her children, Lillie Ann Hooper (Candy), Deltrina Hooper, Amy Johnson (Iron), Kenya Washington, Orlando Hawkins and Fatima Hawkins; her brother Robert Leo Cox; her grandchildren, Malcolm Little, Hannah Little, Halle Little, Joshua Johnson, Jordan Johnson and Jada Collins (Bryan); her great grandchildren, Reese Elaine Thomas and Joelle Morae Johnson; her goddaughters, Jackie Phlegm and Antwanisha Davadi; and her friend Connie Jones. She is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.