of Conway, AR

February 11, 1926 - November 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of lmogene Alice Hoops Young, known by family and friends as Aunt Jean, on November 14, 2024 at the age of 98. lmogene was born on February 11, 1926 in Tichnor, Arkansas to the late Alice Bitely Hoops and Carbo Jadare Hoops.

Imogene attended Little Rock High School in Little Rock and graduated in 1944. She then attended Nursing School in Little Rock, Arkansas and worked as a Registered Nurse for the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock for 31 years. She received several awards for faithful service by the Veterans Administration for service to the United States Government. After retiring in 1982 she dedicated her time to her family and although she had no biological children she was blessed with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in joining the Lord is her husband, Lynn Young; her mother and father, Alice Bitely Hoops and Carbo Jadare Hoops; George Hoops, Leon Hobgood, Fran Austin, Helen Shumate, Jim Austin, Sam Hoops, Janice Ann (Lucy )Hoops and many others in her 98 years of life.

lmogene is survived by Bobby Hoops, Sharon Hoops, Mark Austin, Ricky and Ellen Hobgood and many other nephews and nieces in which she loved with all her heart.

Imogene's strong will, unwavering determination, along with love and support for her family and community brought joy to her life with the many Christmas gatherings and deer camp stories she reminisced about often. She will be missed by many. So for now we bid thee Farewell, Aunt Jean.

Flowers and cards may be sent to Roller McNutt, Conway, Arkansas.

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