Nora Jane Hooten

Nora Jane Hooten, age 80 of Munising, MI and formerly of Freeport, MI, passed away October 21, 2010. She was born on May 9, 1930 in Bruce, WI, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Keynion) Guthridge. Nora attended Ladysmith High School, graduating in 1947. She was a radio singer and guitar player at WLDY from 1945-1948, worked at Hastings Piston Ring from 1948-1950, and was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant from 1989-2002. Nora's most important and beloved job was being a wife and a mother. She married Ernest Hooten on February 18, 1950 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Nora enjoyed reading and sewing. She loved to sing and play the guitar with her family. Nora most of all treasured cooking and baking for her loved ones. \r
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Guthridge, son, Christopher Hooten, brothers; John, Slim and Delbert Guthridge.\r
Nora is survived by her loving husband, Ernest Hooten, children; Ernest (Patti) Hooten, Robert (Leona) Hooten, Donna (Steven) Conger, Nora (Daryl) Deatsman, Timothy (Anna) Hooten, William Hooten, Jane (John) Sedlecky, Mary (Mike) Blough, Daniel (Martha) Hooten, 29 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, sisters; Mabel Quigley and Doris Blodgett, brother, Robert Guthridge as well as many nieces and nephews.\r
The family would like to thank the staff at the Masonic Pathways Home in Alma. They welcomed and cared for Nora like a member of their family. Our ""dear Ma Hooten"" was adored and so loved. Words cannot express our gratitude. We have always known that she touched us and the wonderful people at the Masonic have proven to us that our ""Mom"" became a ""Mom"" to everyone who was lucky enough to know her. The family would also like to thank all of our dear friends. We love and appreciate every single one of you. \r
Visitation will be held Monday, October 25, 2010 from 6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 11:00am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI. Fr. Richard Altine officiating the service. Burial immediately following the service at Mt. Cavalry Cemetery.\r
Memorial contributions, in memory of Nora Jane Hooten, may be made to Masonic Pathways Home, 1200 Wright Ave., Alma, MI 48801. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r