Mrs. Delores Hoosier of Hopewell, VA, departed this life suddenly on August 16, 2025, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Delores affectionately was known as "Lois or Sis", was born on April 28, 1950, to the late Otis Alexander and Alice Whorld. She was a graduate from Peabody High School of Petersburg, VA, and also attended Richard Bland College, Petersburg, VA.

She was a very talented and creative person; she enjoyed sewing (self-taught), alterations of clothing and other items. She created various items to include floral arrangements and wreath etc.  It wasn't anything she couldn't make with or without a pattern.  Delores was a very excellent cook. Along with the support of her husband, Amos, they catered for many events throughout the Tri-City Area.

Delores was a quiet person but would speak her mind when needed.  She always kept her faith and trusted in the Lord. Her favorite say was "If the Lord is willing". She also encouraged others through her biblical faith. Delores was employed and retired with 28 years of service from Southside Virginia Training Center, Petersburg, VA.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Monica Richardson; aunt, Margaret Stewart; father-in-law, Amos Hoosier, Sr.; and her mother-in-law, Mary Hoosier.

Delores leaves to cherish her memories: a faithful loving and supportive husband of 47 years, Amos Hoosier, Jr. "Beana"; one devoted son, Damion Wynn of Atlanta, GA; one grandson, Vernon C. Richardson, Jr. (Chermil) of Ettrick, VA; four brothers, Lee Alexander, Jr. (Pamela) of Lawton, OK, Garnette Alexander (Linda) of Petersburg, VA, Robertnette Alexander (Eloise) of South Chesterfield, VA, and Ronnie Alexander of Richmond, VA; four sisters-in-law, Barbara Hoosier, Debra Jasper (George) and Sheryl Reeves (Scott) and Wanda Huff (Robert) of Atlanta, GA; two brothers-in-law, Michael Hoosier of Atlanta, GA and Craig Hoosier (Beryl'lynn) of Petersburg, VA; one very special cousin/sister, Corine Williams-Brown of Petersburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to name.

Delores was a faithful and devoted member of Edgehill Church of Christ, North Dinwiddie County, VA, under the leadership of Bro. Ken Patterson, Minister.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Edgehill Church Of Christ, 25609 Grant Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Bro. Melvin Jones, eulogist.

The family request that no floral arrangements be sent.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.