Obituary

Lena Lucille “Lou” Hood, 95 of Huntington, WV died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Keith Leap. Burial will follow on Thursday at 1:00 pm at Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Shinnston, WV. She was born July 2, 1915 in Folsom, WV a daughter of the late Broze and Catherine Ashcraft Starkey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, James Robert Hood, two sisters, Helen Ashcraft and Pauline Bissett and two brothers, Rutherford and William Starkey. She was a faithful member of the former Highlawn United Methodist Church now Community of Grace where she taught Sunday school for over 16 years and was a member of the Mary Martha Circle. She was also a member the O.E.S. Chapter 77 and the women’s auxiliary of the VFW Post 9738. She is survived by her loving husband, Jay Robert “Bob” Hood, a son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Catherine Hood of Huntington; two grandchildren, James Michael Hood of Lake Tahoe, CA and Catherine “Katie” Hood of San Francisco, CA; a sister, Violet Hayhurst of Clarksburg, WV and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington or Community of Grace Church. Those wishing to share memories or email condolences may do so by visiting www.beardmortuary.com. The family will receive friends on Wednesday after 1:00 pm at Beard Mortuary.