Lemma Strader Hooks

Lemma Strader Hooks, 87, of Pelham, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday August 28, 2025 at AuthoraCare Collective – Burlington, NC.

Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Sunday August 31, 2025 in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will see friends following the service at the residence.

A native of Caswell County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond G. Strader, Jr. and the late Lillian McKinney Strader and had lived in the Bethel Church Community of Caswell County most of her life. A lifetime member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was the former treasurer and had served as the church pianist since she was twelve years old. Lemma had served on many committees at the church throughout her lifetime. She was a former employee of Big Sale Tobacco Warehouse in Danville, VA and most recently was the owner/operator of a tax preparation service. She loved to play tennis and was a member of the Stratford Tennis Club in Danville, VA where she formerly served as treasurer for a number of years. Known for her pound cake and homemade sweet pickles, for many years she cooked pinto beans and cornbread for the whole community at her home on Christmas Eve.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Crawford Lee Hooks, son: John Crawford Hooks, brothers: Elmer Strader, E.G. Strader, Jack Strader, Raymond G. “Reven” Strader, Jr., and a sister: Helen S. Jeffress.

Survivors include her daughters: Sonya H. Russell (Mike) of Whitsett and Jane H. Albright (Andy) of Burlington, daughter-in-law: Susan Carter Hooks of Ruffin, grandchildren: Bryan Russell (Leslie), Haleigh Manley (Brandon), Spencer Albright (Meredith), and Julian Dyer, great grandchildren: Paisley Russell, Pierce Russell, Bella Russell, Ada Albright, Crawford Albright. Memorials may be sent to AuthoraCare Collective – Burlington  914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215 or to Bethel United Methodist Church 6258 Park Springs Rd. Pelham, NC  27311  

Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Hooks family. Online condolences may be sent to: www.cittyfh.com

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