Tami L. Hooper, age 58, of Roxana, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, MD.

Tami was born in Salisbury, MD on July 22, 1965 to George Carey Grise and Mary Frances (Emerson) Grise.  She was a graduate of Indian River High School and attended Delaware Technical Community College.

Tami worked in the secretarial field for several companies including Doyle's Restaurant and Dutton Busing.  Tami loved volunteering her time with the Fire Company Auxiliary at both Frankford and Roxana with a total of 39 years of service and was also a member of the Selbyville Elks Lodge.  She was the Past President of the Roxana Fire Company Auxiliary and also served as the Past Treasurer for the Sussex County Ladies Auxiliary.  When she wasn't volunteering her time with the fire company or the Elks Lodge, she enjoyed camping, baking and cooking.  She also was a member of Hickory Hill Methodist Church in Millsboro, DE.  Tami had an infectious smile that just seemed to light up any room and was always invested on how others were feeling or how their kids were doing.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Frances Grise.  Tami is survived by her loving husband of almost 39 years, Russell R. Hooper, Sr.; a son, Russell R. Hooper, Jr. and his wife, Jessica of Roxana, DE; her father, George Carey Grise of Dagsboro, DE; a sister, Kimberly Bacon and her husband, Deon of Dagsboro, DE; father and mother-in-law, Leroy and Nancy Hooper of Bishopville, MD; a brother-in-law, Kenny Hooper of Bishopville, MD and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945, where a funeral service will begin at 11 AM.  Interment will be private.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tami's name to the Roxana Fire Company Auxiliary, 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford, DE 19945 or Frankford Fire Company Auxiliary, PO Box 333, Frankford, DE 19945.