Alexis Hooks

May 23, 1990 - November 5, 2020

Alexis Nicole Hooks was born on May 23, 1990 to Sharon Banks and Roderick Hooks. She departed this life on November 5, 2020. Alexis graduated from Snyder High School in New Jersey. She attended Hampton University in Virginia. Alexis lived five years in North Carolina and during that time she was able to witness her daughter Taliyah growth and development. She watched with pride as she became the most popular student in two separated schools while receiving awards and performing in plays, she was able to see Taliyah at church shouting, and being one of the leaders of the children (AKA Sweet Pea Choir). Alexis was loved by all during her stay in North Carolina we where often amazed with Taliyah’s sense of being and she amazed everyone she met. Alexis was allowed to witness and experience life with her exceptional daughter. Alexis was with us for a short thirty years but the joy she brought to all of us with her laughter, smile, and encouraging words can never be replaced. Alexis leaves to cherish her daughter, Taliyah Hooks; her parents, Sharon Banks (Edward), and Roderick Hooks; two sisters, LaTaunia Freeman (Chris), Jasmine Banks; two nieces, Crissette and Brianna Freeman; grandparents, Lillie Crandall (John), Jimmy Crandall (Margorie); grandmother, Louise Hooks; god-parents, Sharon Baker (Tony), Robert Hooks, Jr.(Sharon); a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.