Arlene Hooper, 52, of Merryville, LA died June 30, 2008 at her residence. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Dunning Chapel in Merryville, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Dunning Chapel in Merryville, LA. On March 5, 1956, 

Arlene was born to John & Frances Schmitt in New Jersey. She is preceded in death by her father John Schmitt & Husband Alfred Hooper. She leaves to mourn: her mother, Frances Squires of Ft. Worth, Texas; her son, Tyrone Hooper of Anahuac, Texas; Daughter, Cherrisse Hooper of Merryville, Louisiana; one sister, Karen and (Jorge) Encarnacion of Forth Worth, Texas; two brothers, Robert and John Schmitt both of New Jersey; one sister-in-law, Elouise (Earnest) Jenkins; three brothers-in-law, Fred, John, and Brian (Latrice) Hooper all of Merryville, Louisiana; three grandchildren, Hayden & Makayden Hooper of Anahuac, Texas and Mekyah Hooper of Merryville, Louisiana and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.