Loretta Joy Hoopengardner, 88, passed away at her home on September 30, 2011 in Hollywood, MD. Born November 13, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Addie Myrtle Ashby.  

Mrs. Hoopengardner was the loving wife of Rev. Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr. whom she married at the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House, College Park, MD.  

She is survived by her children; Stanley Hoopengardner, Jr. (Pauline), Steve Hoopengardner (Karen) of Hollywood, MD, Sally Reedy (Bud) of York, PA, Susie Corbin (Jim) of Honesdale, PA, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her sister Eve Naill.   

Mrs. Hoopengardner graduated from Oakland High School in Oakland, MD in 1937.  She earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education in 1943 from the University of Maryland.  After graduating she worked as a teacher for 2 years at Garrett County Public Schools in Garrett County, MD and then went on to work as a teacher in St. Mary's County Public Schools  at Hollywood Elementary, Hollywood, MD retiring after 29 years of teaching. Loretta's involvements included; Maryland Retired School Personnel Association , St. Mary's County Retired School Personnel Association, United Methodist Women Association, Republican Women's Association, Lifelong Member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Church organist  pianist for many years, member of Nazarene District Missions Counsel, Sunday School Teacher, and Child Sponsorship.  The joy of her life was family gatherings, devoted pastor's wife to her husband of 68 years, Rev. Joseph L. Hoopengardner.

The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 5:00PM- 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.   A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in the Lexington Park United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD with Pastor Doug Hayes officiating. 

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.