Charlotte Hooper

Charlotte Kathryn Schlosser Hooper was called to her eternal Heavenly home Monday, June 10, 2024, where she was welcomed by her grandson, Dominic Michael Hooper, and her Dad and Mom, Theon John and Ella Irene LeDure Schlosser. Charlotte was surrounded by those whom she held dearest in her heart, as she peacefully slept and took her last earthly breath.

Charlotte was born July 1, 1951, the ninth of 14 children, all raised on the family farm in Illmo.

She will always be remembered for loving children and a generous heart, especially during her many years as the school secretary for St. Joseph Catholic School and, later, St. Augustine Catholic School/Parish, until her retirement. There, Charlotte wiped many tears, extended the most comforting hugs, celebrated accomplishments and, most importantly, led children to God and reminded them that God never leaves their side. The children always received a very healing “peppermint” for all their many ailments.

Charlotte extended her caring ways to all she came in contact with, demonstrating her empathy and helping in every way she could. Her faithfulness in her Lord and Savior was undeniable, always putting others before herself and offering her authentic unconditional love.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality. Charlotte started the Beginning Experience, the first non-denominational support group for the divorced or widowed of the area. She also helped with the first St. Augustine School dinner auction, 31 years ago.

She established the first St. Augustine School Cicken 'N Dumplin' Carry-out Lunch fundraiser. Charlotte was instrumental in many other fundraisers and supported the youth by leading youth groups and coaching softball and soccer. As a single mother, Charlotte made certain her daughters participated in every activity they desired, often leading those activities. Everything was a family affair.

Charlotte was blessed with the love and dedication of her dear best friend, Joan Drury, who took great care of Charlotte in her years of health trials. Charlotte and Joan shared 45 years of many wonderful adventures with a deep friendship that included both good and bad times. They never left each other’s sides. Charlotte and Joan took the Cookies and Cream store in West Park Mall in the early 1980s from processed cookies to homemade cookies, inspired by their mothers' recipes.

Their love for baking and cooking resulted in preparing many meals for family and friends, as well as those who suffered a loss in their families. Charlotte carried on her mother’s tradition of having her family over every Sunday for a large home-cooked dinner, making sure no one left hungry. She was happiest when her girls and their families were all under her roof. She thoroughly enjoyed the many family vacations, sitting around her dining room table playing cards, crafting or when one of her grandkids stopped by just to visit with her. Charlotte and Joan opened their home for her children’s graduation and birthday parties and always included her sons-in-law’s families.

Charlotte was also blessed with four beautiful daughters — who brought more love and happiness with the addition of her precious 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. They are: her oldest daughter, Christine (Clint) Estes, and children, Caleb (Sarah) and children, Ella and Emery, Zachary, Abagail (Ty Householder) and Sam; Cheryl Tucker, and children, Catrina Stone, and children, Alyssa, Anna, Amelia and Ryan Brock (Addie Evans); Rebecca (Allen) Collier, and children, Alivia, Ty (Delaney Dohogne), Bennett and Charlotte; and her youngest daughter, Sara (Chris) Snider, and children, Our Angel Dominic Hooper, Amanda (Trey) Snider and Drake (Julia) Snider.

Survivors include sisters-in-law, Pat Schlosser and Margie Schlosser; sisters, Helen Kluesner, Doris (Danny) Moore, Diana (Ira) Judd, Mary Schlosser, Juanita (Jack) Dannenmueller, Dale (Gale LeDure) Schlosser and Rick (Karen) Schlosser; her godchildren DeWayne Kluesner, Dawn Moore, Pamela Judd and Debra Halter; and many nieces and nephews.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Dominic; brother, Theon Schlosser Jr., and his infant twins, John and Elizabeth; brothers, Bill, Maurice, Frank and infant Joseph; sister, Ella; brother-in-law, Buster Kluesner, a niece, Danette Ketcher; and nephew, Danny Moore, Jr.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at the church, with the Rev. Tomasz Wilk officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, it is Charlotte’s wish that donations be made to Dominic Hooper Scholarship Fund, or Samuel C. Estes Special Needs Trust via the Bank of Missouri, 315 Crites Ave., Scott City, MO 63780, or St. Augustine Catholic School, P.O. Box 97 Kelso, MO 63758.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.