Lillian "Vonnie" Lavonna Hocker's Favorites

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Lillian "Vonnie" Lavonna Hocker

Brighton, CO

November 28, 1949 - February 12, 2026

Nov 28, 1949 - Feb 12, 2026

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What were Vonnie's favorite local spots?

Shasta Smith

She loved going to Cirque Du Soleil every time they were in town. She loved shopping and would find an excuse... Read more She loved going to Cirque Du Soleil every time they were in town. She loved shopping and would find an excuse to linger in any... Read more She loved going to Cirque Du Soleil every time they... Read more

What causes did Vonnie care about most?

Shasta Smith

Vonnie was passionate about pets and sought to help them in any way she could. After adopting her dog Bella... Read more Vonnie was passionate about pets and sought to help them in any way she could. After adopting her dog Bella from a puppy mill... Read more Vonnie was passionate about pets and sought to help... Read more

What were Vonnie's favorite ways to spend free time?

Shasta Smith

We could pretend that she loved to be on the go, but thereality was that she loved her recline, murder mysteries... Read more We could pretend that she loved to be on the go, but thereality was that she loved her recline, murder mysteries and solitaire... Read more We could pretend that she loved to be on the go, but... Read more

What were Vonnie's favorite tv shows?

Shasta Smith

We aren't sure whether she wanted to be a homicide detective, or was just doing in-depth research to commit... Read more We aren't sure whether she wanted to be a homicide detective, or was just doing in-depth research to commit the perfect murder... Read more We aren't sure whether she wanted to be a homicide ... Read more

What were Vonnie's favorite movies?

Shasta Smith

Vonnie loved Disney movies, both old and new. She remained a child at heart. Vonnie loved Disney movies, both old and new. She remained a child at heart. Vonnie loved Disney movies, both old and new. She ... Read more

What was Vonnie's favorite color?

Shasta Smith

She loved purple, but she also liked bright pink and bright turquoise blue. It's almost as though she preferred... Read more She loved purple, but she also liked bright pink and bright turquoise blue. It's almost as though she preferred colors that matched... Read more She loved purple, but she also liked bright pink and... Read more

What were Vonnie's favorite songs or musical artists?

Shasta Smith

Vonnie loved any kind of Rock or Rap. She still listened to music of the 50's and 60's but loved modern artists... Read more Vonnie loved any kind of Rock or Rap. She still listened to music of the 50's and 60's but loved modern artists as well. In her... Read more Vonnie loved any kind of Rock or Rap. She still listened... Read more

What were Vonnie's favorite vacation spots?

Shasta Smith

For Vonnie's 70th birthday, her daughters took her on a Caribbean cruise where she got to hold monkeys and... Read more For Vonnie's 70th birthday, her daughters took her on a Caribbean cruise where she got to hold monkeys and drink rum. That was... Read more For Vonnie's 70th birthday, her daughters took her ... Read more

What were Vonnie's favorite games to play?

Shasta Smith

She loved playing card games either with people or online. Our entire life, she was an avid fan of yahtzee.... Read more She loved playing card games either with people or online. Our entire life, she was an avid fan of yahtzee. She loved playing card games either with people or ... Read more