HOOKER, Barbara Ann (formerly Smith). Passed away with love and dignity on October 14th 2023 aged 87 years. Dearly loved mother of Caren, Mark Wallace Smith (deceased), and Tracey. Dearly loved Nanny and Nana B of Richard, Holden, and Bella. Great Grandmother of River. Loved older sister of Lee and Gwen. Many thanks to all the lovely staff at Summerset Rototuna. She fought a good battle and never complained. A service for Barbara will be held on Wednesday 25th October at 1.00pm in the Park Chapel, Hamilton Park Crematorium, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton. Friends and family are welcome to come to pay their last respects at the funeral home, Ph (07) 855 5541 for viewing purposes. All communications to Barbara's family, C/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 21, 2023.