Loretta Ann Hoey, 81, of Bates City, MO passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Blue Springs. A Memorial visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on January 21, 2012 at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove (816-690-4441).
Loretta was born November 28, 1930 in Washington County, OK, the daughter of Minard & Mary (Eastman) Young. She was one of 10 children. She married Michael J. Hoey on October 4, 1948 and traveled across the Midwest with his occupation before moving to Kansas City in the 1950’s. In 1972, they moved to Bates City. Loretta’s past employment includes Patsy Bee, Acutek, and Walmart. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, gardening, and collecting porcelain dolls. She loved working in the fabric department at Walmart and her hobby of dog grooming.
Loretta was preceded in death by brothers Ralph, Junior, Henry, and Forrest Young; and sister Doris Gardner.
Her survivors include sons Michael J. Hoey Jr. of Bates City, and Mark W. Hoey & Fiancé Pam Wilson of Odessa; daughter Denise R. Chapman & husband Jim of Cainsville, MO; 5 grandchildren: Chrystal Peppers, Thomas Hoey, Tristan Hoey, Sarah Frerking, & Clyde Chapman; 7 great-grandchildren; and siblings Mitchell Young, Hellen Bettman, Leroy Young, and Mileta Virden.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO (816)690-4441