Nancy Ellen Hoople's Obituary
Nancy Ellen Hoople of Muskegon, MI, 68, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at home after battling cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 21, 1954 to her loving parents Dr. Donald Hoople and Bonna Mae Hoople. Nancy graduated from North Muskegon High School in 1972 and continued her higher education at the Art Institute of Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Nancy lived in Chicago for many years where she worked a variety of jobs such as sales, trade shows, and server at Comiskey Park. She returned to Muskegon where she taught high school right up until this January. She refurbished antique furniture as well as maintained an ebay store.
Most of all, Nanette was a social butterfly who loved spending time with friends and organizing various get-togethers. She volunteered for many events around western Michigan such as Muskegon Lake cleanup and serving drinks at the Irish Music Festival. Nancy was well known for her stylish clothes and for her upbeat personality. Her interests were extensive from current events, politics, music, art, dance, literature, trivia, and especially old movies and vintage clothing. All who knew her will miss her unique character, quick wit, contagious laughter and stunning elegance.
Nancy is survived by her loving beau Eric Miles Olson, her brother Daniel Andrew Hoople, his wife Christine, extended family and wonderful friends.
A celebration of life will be held in her honor with the Reverend Eileen Stoffan presiding at 1pm on Saturday, March 4, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Muskegon, reception following service at the church's great hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org
Arrangements by Shoreline Memorial Services -- Muskegon Chape -- (231)-722-5050
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