Helen Merle Ledbetter Hoover, age 72, of Crossville passed away at her home, May 14, 2017. She is survived by her son: Gregory K. Hoover M.D.; brothers: Julian Ledbetter and Jesse Ledbetter; sister: Joyce Phipps; grandsons: Colby Hoover, Joshua Hoover and Noah Hoover; and granddaughter: Megan Hoover. Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 17, 2017 at 1 pm from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home in Crossville. The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery. The family has respectfully asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, PO Box 2206, Brentwood, TN, 37024