Shirley Ann Hooten
February 11, 1941 ~ October 17, 2024
Shirley Ann Baugh Hooten, 83, of Mockernut Court, Columbus, died at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.
Shirley was born on February 11, 1941, in Jackson Township, Decatur County, the daughter of Clarence Keith Baugh, and Emma Perle Carter. She married the late William (Bill) Hooten, on January 3, 1969, in Columbus.
She graduated from Jackson Township High School in 1959. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Her first job was as a news reporter for the Republic while in High School. She then worked in the Office Committee Union for Cummins Engine Company. Following a time of staying home she worked for Azalia Elevator, Captive Plastics, and Circle K. She retired from Circle K in 2010.
Survivors include her children, JD Cox, of Michigan, Joyce (Bill) Page, of Whitestown, Ray Cox, and Cindy (Jeremy) Thompson, both of Columbus; stepchildren, Robert Ray Hooten, Cathy Boilanger, Letty (Sam) Greer, and Wade (Valerie) Hooten; grandchildren, Brad (Valerie) Brown, Dominique Cox, Shawna (Joe) McGuire, Scott (Krysta) McQueen, Jaimee (Jacob) Pruitt, Lindsay and Liam Thompson, Amanda Dinn, Crissy (Mike) Trimnell, Sissy (Scott) Engle, and April (Dustin) Perkins; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Gene (Sharon) Baugh; and sister-in-law, Lynn Baugh.
Preceding her in death were her husband, William Hooten; father and mother, Clarence Baugh and Emma Carter; siblings, Sheldon (Connie) Baugh, Steve Baugh, and Karen (Bob) Elliott; stepson, William Howard Hooten; grandson, Skylar Henrichs.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 on Monday, October 21, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 4850 W. Goeller Boulevard with Bishop Richard Croft officiating the service. Burial Will be in New Harmony Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle, and leave a condolence message for the family online at www.jewellrittman.com.
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I am very sorry for your loss.
What a lovely and heartwarming collection of photos of Shirley and her family and friends. Shirley was the Relief Societ president of the Columbus, Indiana Ward in 1978 when we lived in that area. She helped me so much through a very difficult time in my life. I have always been so grateful for her love, her patience, her listening ear and her wise advice. May our Heavenly Father bless and comfort all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. She was perfect.
Sister Hooten was always a constant at church and such an amazing example of showing up and serving! She was friendly when I was a child and I loved hearing her wisdom as I grew up. You will be missed and your impact was so great!
Shirley is one of kind! A dedicated and faithful Latter-day Saint, outstanding genealogist and family researcher, a friend to all her knew her, an amazing talent for understanding the needs of others and responding accordingly, a marvelous wife and an amazing mother. She was a constant temple patron who kept me very busy with all her sealing work to be done. Always a smile on her face and a kind word or compliment to share. We will miss you Shirley but hope to follow your example as best we can! Condolences to your family and prayers for their comfort at a time of lost.
Mike and Alverda Hammond