Nellie Mae Hooks of Rockford departed this earthly life January 19, 2024. She was born September 7, 1945 in Osceola, Arkansas the daughter of William and Lizzie McCorkley. Nellie lived in Rockford since 2010 coming from Elgin, IL. Nellie was employed as a machine operator by Hoffer Plastics 32 years, before retiring. She was a member of Riverside Church of God in Christ in Beloit serving as a Usher and Mother of the church. She attended schools in Osceola.

Nellie leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughter, Velma Hooks; two sons, Joe Hooks and Stevie (Michelle Kappes) Hooks; 22 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; four sisters, Edna Rucker, Charles A. Hilton, Lizzie Lee Bogart and Murtle Covington; two brother, Joseph (Beatrice) McCorkley and Freddie Lee Rucker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by parents, son, Robert Hooks; granddaughter, Tanya Hooks; brother, William McCorkley  and sister, Jessie Ivory.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church 1112 Taylor St. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m.  until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston St.