The Columbus Dispatch

Hooks, Margaret

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for more than 20

Hooks, 69, passed away

April 8, 2021 due to complicati­ons from multiple sclerosis and POST-COVID infection. Her sense of humor, courageous­ness, kindness and graciousne­ss will be deeply missed. Despite her physical limitation­s,

Arlington Church of Christ. she savored and appreciate­d life and served a long career as a teacher. Peggy was born March 25, 1952 to Bob and Faithe Hooks.

In addition to her parents,

Peggy is preceded in death by sister Johann Cozart.

Peggy graduated from St.

Timothy School, Bishop

Watterson High School and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from The Ohio State

University. Peggy taught elementary school at St.

Rose in New Lexington for two years, and St. Mary

Magdalene for 25 years.

She was recognized by the diocese and St. Mary Magdalene

parents for her service. After her retirement in 2005, Peggy enjoyed hosting family gatherings and playing bridge and euchre. Peggy is survived by siblings, Bob (Kathi)

Hooks, Dan Hooks, Miki (David) Barnes, Greg Hooks (Jane Rosenberg), Tess

Hooks, Jenny Hooks, Tim

Hooks (Krista Barber); and sister-in-law, Loetta Hooks.

Peggy is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews, 16 great-nieces and nephews, and hundreds of beloved students. Care entrusted to

Edwards Funeral Service.

Please visit www.edwardsfun­eralservic­e.com to leave condolence­s for the family.

A celebratio­n of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National

MS Society or a charity of your choice.

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Margaret Ann “Peggy”

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