Hilda Hoback

Jonas

Hilda Hoback Jonas, age 84, of Wytheville, VA passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born January 8, 1942 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Garnett H. and Virginia Sheffey Hoback. She was preceded by her parents, her daughter, Renea Jonas Englar; two sisters, Glenda Hoback Crigger and Frances “Jackie” Vaughan; three brothers, James “Sonny” Hoback, Harold H. Hoback (twin brother) and Robert “Bobby” Hoback.

Hilda was retired from Wythe County Schools with 27 years of service. She was a member of United Lutheran Church and enjoyed volunteer work such as working at the Agape Food Pantry and helping take care of older people. In her spare time, her hobby was quilting.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Floyd “Tommy” Jonas; her son, Michael and wife, Lisa Jonas of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Cara A. Middendorf and Brianna Englar; two great-grandchildren, Claire Middendorf and Penelope Middendorf; her sister, Jewel Hoback Williams of Wytheville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Dew officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before service time. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Wytheville Community College - Renea Jonas Englar Memorial Scholarship Endowment.

 Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Jonas family.