Simone Hockett was born August 15, 1927, in Mogador, (now Essaouira) Morocco, North Africa to Joseph and Esther Knafo, and entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus May 1, 2024, while holding her daughter, Shirley’s, hand. She met James Stanley Hockett when he was with the U.S. Navy Seabees stationed in Casablanca, Morocco. In 2000, Stan and Simone returned to Montana to live closer to their daughter, Shirley, in Manhattan. Simone is survived by her children; Bill (Donna) Hockett, Steve (Melissa) Hockett, and Shirley (Bruce) Hein; sister Alice in Toulouse, France; twelve grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her loving husband, James Stanley Hockett; son, Karl Hockett; sisters, Marionette and Anette; and brothers, Hiam and David.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 13, 2024 19:20 UTC