Sandra Ann (Sylvester) Hooper

Sandra Ann Sylvester Hooper, age 57, of Athens, passed away Sunday October 31, 2021, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

Sandra was a native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was the daughter of the late Claude and Ethel O’Dell Sylvester. She was also preceded in death by brother David Sylvester.

Sandra was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She was a former used car dealer and could spot a good deal a mile away.   She enjoyed playing the piano, traveling anywhere there was water and taking pictures of anyone that smiled, even if just herself.  More than anything, she loved being with her son.

Survivors include:

Son Justin Hooper (Alli);

Stepsons Travis Smith and Weston Smith;

Sisters Wanda Bowers (Terry) and Caroline Bowers (Harley);

Brothers Daryl Sylvester (Darlene) and Larry Sylvester (Jennifer);

Niece Becky Martin (Greg);

Special friend Jeff Hooper.

Funeral Services will be at 7 PM, Wednesday November 3 at Ziegler Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Lewis officiating. 

Interment will be at 1 PM, Thursday November 4 at McMinn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Floyd Chrisman, Dustin Carter, Jeff Carter and Nick Sylvester.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM, Wednesday November 3 at Ziegler Funeral Home.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service, you can sign the online guest registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

  Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Sandra Ann Sylvester Hooper.