Carolyn E. Van Hook Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carolyn E. Van Hook, 55, of 11 Irvine Place, died at 1:40 P.M. Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2006) in WCA Hospital. She was born March 29, 1951 in Crown, W.Va., the daughter of Roosevelt and Mable Leeper Ferguson. Carolyn was employed as a food service worker at WCA Hospital, and in earlier years had worked at the former Chautauqua Hardware Co. She was a member of the North Main St. Church of God, where she had served as an usher and board member. Always a loving and caring person, Carolyn was always willing to help others. She loved taking care of and spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed crocheting. Surviving are her husband, Ruffin Van Hook, Sr., whom she married March 23, 1974 in Jamestown; two sons: Tyrone Van Hook of Cleveland, Oh. and Ruffin Van Hook, Jr. of Jamestown; two daughters: Jocelyn Van Hook of Buffalo and Shardae Van Hook of Jamestown; nine grandchildren: Aaron Van Hook of Pittsburgh, Pa., Craig and Adrian Van Hook, both of Cleveland, Mia Van Hook, Jahzer and Ollie Alford, all of Jamestown, Ty-Ja Van Hook of Florida, and Erica and Eriesha Richardson, both of Buffalo; a brother, Roosevelt Ferguson, Jr. of Jamestown; and a sister, Joan Ferguson of Jamestown. She was preceded in death by her mother on Nov. 4, 1971; her father on April 2, 1972; and by four sisters: Theresa Ferguson, Lena Mae Leeper, Nicie Gracie, and Thelma Gordon. The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday in North Main St. Church of God. Pastor Beth Whitehead will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral service Monday in the church. Email condolences may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. Memorials may be amde to North Main St. Church of God, 1213 N. Main St., Jamestown, NY 14701 Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Carolyn E. Van Hook

March 29, 1951 - October 30, 2006