Betty Jo Hood

1931 - 2018

Betty Jo Hood obituary, 1931-2018, Fort Myers, FL

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery

1589 Colonial Blvd

Fort Myers, Florida

Betty Hood Obituary

Betty Jo Hood

Fort Myers - Betty Jo Hood of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 following some recent health challenges. She was 86 years old.

Betty was born in Tallahassee, Florida on August 25, 1931 to Edward and Alberta Becton. She grew up in Madison, Florida and then moved to Pensacola, Florida where she performed secretarial work.

She then met her eventual husband of 64 years - Wayne K. Hood, Jr. - a consequent Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer of the Korean and Vietnam Wars with over 20 years of service. Their sons are Wayne K. Hood III (Jean), Marc W. Hood and Lance K. Hood (Sue).

After extensive travels abroad and in the United States, Betty and Wayne settled in Florida again in 2004. She was proud of her two grandsons in Arizona and two granddaughters in Massachusetts.

Betty was always loving and compliant with the Lord and was gifted with teaching and directing small children.

A Memorial Service for Betty will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 15, 2018 inside the Chapel of Memories located on the grounds of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. Betty will be laid to rest in the Meditation Garden section of the cemetery during a private ceremony,

Arrangements for Betty's final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Betty's memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.

Published by The News-Press on Jul. 14, 2018.
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I first met Betty while I was working for Environmental Services at the old Community Hospital. One day as she was leaving to go home from work, she noticed me sitting in the waiting room as my husband was in surgery. I was alone, but Betty sat with me until my husband's surgery was over, and he was going to be fine. I have never forgotten this kindness that happened over 18 years ago. I have always thought of her as a true friend. I also remember how much she loved her grandchildren and talked about them. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Wanda Nafziger

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