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Theressa Hoover

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Theressa Hoover, 88, a dedicated leader in the worldwide ecumenical movement and former executive in The United Methodist Church, died in her hometown of Fayetteville, Ark., on Dec. 21, 2013. She was born Sept. 7, 1925, in Fayetteville, to James Cortez Hoover and Rissie (Vaughn) Hoover. She is survived by her nieces, Melba Smith, Patricia Carroll Polk, Dolly Hoover, Alfreda Hoover Beaugard, and Timberly Hoover Marchall (Irving); one great-nephew; five great-nieces; two great-great-nieces; and a host of friends, relatives and colleagues. In 1968, she was elected associate general secretary of the Women's Division of the Board of Missions of the United Methodist Church, where she served as head of the national policy-making body of the organization. Ms. Hoover retired in 1990 after 42 years of service, 22 years of service as deputy general secretary of the Division. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Dec. 29 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10: a.m. Monday Dec. 30, at Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, with the Rev. Sara Pair officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Legacy Fund of United Methodist Women, in memory of Theressa Hoover, in care of United Methodist Women, Room 1504, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10015; or to Saint James United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, AR 72701; or Sequoyah United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, AR 72703. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville.

Published December 27, 2013

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