Nikki Hooks

Nikki Hooks, 68, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Bartow Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Born March 26, 1943 in Long Beach, CA, Mrs. Hooks was a resident of Bartow 46 years, moving from Bremerton, WA,. She was a waitress for S&L Restaurant in Lakeland for many years. She was formerly with Mike's Fine Foods & Breton's Restaurant in Bartow. She was survived by five daughters: Tonya Hooks, Lori & husband Sean Serdynski; Traci Sheppard; Stephanie Lewis & Shawn Sheppard all of Bartow; two sons: Dave Lewis & wife Deborah, Bartow & Jeff Ludwick & wife Carlene, Bremerton, WA; one sister: Sherry Stephens of California; 14 Grandchildren & 1 Great Grandchild. Family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday, October 17, 2011 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Memorials may be made to All Children's Hospital Foundation, Post Office Box 3142, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.