Brevard – Rose Young Hooper, 97, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William and Georgia Burrel Young. She was preceded in death by her husband; Neal Hooper, brothers; Herb, Richard, Charles, Theodore and Jesse Young, and sister; Mary Ellen Young. Mrs. Hooper was born and raised in Jackson County where she was a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. She has lived in Brevard for over 40 years as a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed gardening and being outside. With a smile, kind word and good advice, she was an inspiration to everyone she met. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her. Survivors include four children; Regena Lynch of Durham, NC, Robert Hooper and wife Janet of Yellow Mountain, Wayne Hooper and wife Janet of Fletcher and Glenda Blanton and husband Richard of Hendersonville; brother, Wesley Young; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2pm, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.