Nan Shelton Hooper

Nan Shelton Hooper aka Mom, Momma, Nana or Nana Banana died peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Mom was loved and cared for until the very end. Even in times of pain, she found a way to make everyone laugh, or someone to pick on (aka Doug). Mom is now in heaven, making people laugh, having a party and loving the people she missed so much.

Mom loved Jesus with all her might, and it is with rejoicing that we know that she was welcomed into heaven, wrapped in God’s arms, and with no more pain. She loved singing in the choir at Prestonwood Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School friends so much. It can be known that when she hit heaven, she had people laughing and she was dancing and singing and fully healed.

Nan was born on February 8, 1942, to T.C. and Frances Hooper in Mayfield, Kentucky, who later moved to Greenville, South Carolina. She is survived by her brother Tee Hooper and wife Sherry, of Greenville, South Carolina and sister Jill Smith and her husband Graham, of Brevard, North Carolina. Mom leaves behind her children, Leigh Mounce, Lisa White and husband Doug, Lynne Bridgeman and husband Brett. Her grandchildren, Katie Poland and husband Charlie, Taylor Mounce, Austin White and wife Madisyn, Andrew White, Lauren Bridgeman and fiancé Levi Cox and Macey Bridgeman Romero and husband Raul and great grandchildren, Bryson, Jackson and Kollyns White.

Nan graduated from Greenville High School where she was a stunning majorette. She then went to Massey Business School in Atlanta, Georgia where she received her associate’s degree She worked as a Real Estate Agent for many years and retired from Guaranty Bank where she was very proud of her role as an Executive Assistant. She has been all over the world, Canada, Philippines, Scotland, and various states here in America.

Mom was a fighter. She faced so many health struggles and yet she always seemed to come out of them stronger and ready for the next fight. She showed resilience and faith and laughter to live out those moments of such pain.

In Mom’s final days, she made sure that her girls knew how much they were loved and that there was lots of laughter and plenty of kisses (and requests for Sweet Tea from McDonald’s). And what a gift it was to all three of us to have so much time with her!

Nana’s greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nana (or Nana Banana) loved being silly, having tea parties with crowns and boas, jumping on trampolines, breakfast for dinner and probably many other things that we as parents probably do not want to know. Her mantra when asked “Where are we going,” the response was “crazy.” When Nana walked into a room, there was a mad dash as to which grandchild would get to her first. She met those with big hugs and bright red kisses left on faces.

Mom had a heart for people and loved her people fiercely. In all the stages of her life, she wanted people to feel loved. She loved parties where everyone was laughing and being happy. If it was not a party when she got there, she made it one. Mom had an uncanny knack which continued to the very end, to make her children and grandchildren blush with some of her antics or little tricks. She could keep up with anybody on exchanging barbs or funny words. She never met a paramedic she did not like and had plenty of things to say that would require the attending doctor to melt onto the floor. She would let you think she was asleep, and you would turn around and one eye would just be slightly so open, so you knew she had tricked you. She had a saying “Just one more minute.” And it was usually more than a minute. She loved her sweet Muffin and received so much comfort from just having her around.

We, as her children, are so glad we got to be there when she made her step into the arms of God. The world seems a little smaller right now. But know this, she was loved, she was so, so loved.

There will be a celebration of Nan’s life at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Allen Family Funeral Options, officiated by Pastor Neal Jeffrey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service for a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. If you wish to join the service via webcast, please visit: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/114568

Nan will be laid to rest following the service at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Prosper, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, would you consider donating to Nan’s chosen charity: Coppell Special Olympics, a cause led by her granddaughter, Taylor Mounce. Donations can be made by sending check to Coppell Special Olympics Texas Team at 614 Westminster Court Coppell, Texas 75019.