Pauline Bryson "Polly" Hoover

Pauline Mae Bryson "Polly" Hoover, 80, of Winchester passed away December 29, 2023 in her residence. She was born November 13, 1943 in Winchester the daughter of Robert Glenn Bryson Sr., and Elsie Virginia Wisecarver. She married Theodore Patrick 'Ted" Hover on December 22, 1959 in Albin with the Reverend John Livingston officiating. She attended James Wood High School. Professionally, she worked for Perry Engineering for 13 years and also as a bus driver for Frederick County Public Schools for 33 years. Additionally, she worked in various restaurants. She was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Polly was a singer and Bass player for the Ted Hoover and the Country Swingers Band from 1968-1994. She won the Female Singer Award during a contest at the Armory during one year's Apple Blossom Festival. She performed with Hank Locklin and Martha Carson at a Grand Ole Opry Show at the Alexandria Theater. She is survived by four children; Howard "Ted" Hoover, Martin P. Hoover and Rebecca Ann Horwath Hoover, Virginia Hoover Nail and Edward Randolph Nail, June Hoover Dill Guevara; eight grandchildren, Tiffany Ann Hoover, Theodore Frye Hoover, April Renee Dill Poling and Allen Lee Poling, Amy Sue Dill Velasquez and Fidel Antonio Velasquez, Chad Randolph Nail and Erin Elizabeth Fannelly Nail, Erin Mae Nail, Nathaniel Ray Hoover and Amber Skye Hoover, Jamie Nicole Hoover Miller and Jason Miller. Eighteen Great grand-children, Nathaniel James Hoover, Ryan Nickolas Hoover, Dylan Fennigan Hoover, Ian Westley Hoover, Jamison Bond Miller, Landon Patrick Shaw, Ezekiel Paul Woodruff, Owen Randolph Nail, Clint John Nail, Emma Isabelle Myers Yonley and Tyler James Yonley , Oscar Lee Ballenger, Cameron Hunter Christian, Brianna Lee Poling, Janette Marie Velasquez, Isabella Renee Velasquez, Bradyn Theodore Hoover, Gracie Elliott, Ava Nicole Hoover. and two great-great grandchildren. RaeLynn Lisa Yonley and Savannah Jane Yonley. In addition to her husband; her son, Timothy Darrin Hoover; granddaughter, Sara Ann Hoover, siblings, Robert Jr., James, Gene, Randy, Margaret DeHaven, and Betty L. Bryson preceded her in death. A private funeral was held in Phelps Funeral Chapel with burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Pauline Bryson "Polly" Hoover

November 13, 1943 - December 29, 2023