Polly Dean Hocker

Polly Dean Logan Hocker, 84 was born April 22, 1939, to the late James and Mary Wolford Logan. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Polly was married to the late Joseph W. Hocker for 50 years. To this union, they had three children: Amira R. Hocker (Jonathan) Young, Lance R. (La’Tonya) Hocker, and the late Joseph R. Hocker. Polly graduated from Stanford High School in Stanford, (Lincoln Co.) Kentucky. She was baptized at an early age at The First Missionary Baptist Church Stanford. After she married, she moved her membership to unite with Main Street Baptist Church, Lexington where she was a faithful member until her health declined. She taught Sunday school there for several years. She also became a watch care member at her husband’s church, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Lexington where she attended periodically. Polly worked for Good Samaritan and the University of Kentucky hospitals in the ’60s until she started having her children; she became a very creative “stay-at-home,” mom. She often sewed and crocheted clothes for herself and her children. This crafty woman made blinds for windows and upholstered furniture. She was phenomenon in decorating, and as a seamstress. She worked for Home Interiors for several years, hosting parties and attending many in home shows in the Lexington and surrounding areas. Soon after, she attended Floral School with her daughter Amira at Don Rose Florist in Berea, KY. as soon as she was certified she began working for Hill and Hill Florist for 1 year. She told Mr. George Hill that she wanted to learn from him so that she could open her own florist business. A few years later, she made her dream happen by opening a flower shop, in the Meadowthorpe Shopping Center, called Polly’s Flowers and Gifts. She was in business for over 25 years. Polly’s Flowers & Gift’s was the first African American female-owned florist in Lexington. She helped trailblaze and encourage many other African American women to go after their dreams and make them happen! Polly was preceded in death by six siblings; four brothers, James Logan, George “Butch” Logan, John T. Logan Sr., and Freddie Logan Sr.; two sisters, Mary Logan Rice and Ophelia Logan Simpson-Anderson; two brothers-in-law, Edward Thomas and Jesse Rice; one sister-in-law, Lillian Logan; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. Besides her two remaining children, she leaves to mourn one sister, Gloria Logan Thomas; two sisters-in-law, Betty Logan and Addie Logan; three grandchildren, Joshua Hocker, Nathan Hocker and Jonathan Young I, and four great grandchildren, Isaac, Isaiah, Ilias, and Izekiel. Polly leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends who will cherish her memory. She lived life to the fullest every day. She was a proud member of The Order of the Eastern Star where she served as the following: Past Worthy Matron, Dorcas Chapter No. 29 OES-PHA, KY; Past District Deputy Grand Matron of Cecelia Dunlap Grand Chapter for the South-Central District; Past Grand Most Ancient Matron, Omega Grand Court Heroines of Jericho-Ky; Past Loyal Lady Ruler, Bluegrass Assembly No. 1 which is now No. 46; and Past Grand State Loyal Lady Ruler for the Jurisdiction of KY. Polly and several of her friends started a social club, the Animo Fideles in the 1960s that is still active. They would often travel around the US with their friends and family. She and her husband were members of the Blue Grass Campers Association, as well as NAARVA (National African American RVer’s Association).

Polly Dean Hocker

April 22, 1939 - August 3, 2023

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April 22, 1939 - August 3, 2023

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