RUBY-HOOD-Obituary

MRS. RUBY M. HOOD

Birmingham, Alabama

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HOOD, MRS. RUBY M., age 79, of Birmingham, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009. She was a member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 30th, 2009 from the church, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Mary V....

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I don't know if anyone will see this message. I am hoping that Karen Victoria will read and email me at [email protected]. I am a student of Ms. Hood from Bell Junior High School. She was truly my mentor. I followed in her footsteps to become one of the "best" English teachers in the world. Looking forward to hearing from you. Karen, she spoke of you often. How else would I know your middle name.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Mrs. Hood was my 10th grade English teacher at Minor High School. She was an encouragement to me to improve my vocabulary. I remember her favorite word that year was facetious. She wouldn’t tell anyone what it meant and would tell him or her to “look it up”. I would try to find new words just to impress her. Obviously she made a great impression on my life since I still remember that from 37 years ago. We invited her to our...

Our hearts go out to the family of Mrs. Ruby. May GOD keep you near during your time of grief. Love Mamie L. Howard and Family.

Mrs. Hood was my mentor during my early years at Minor High School. She made sure that I avoided many of the pitfalls that await novice teachers. What a master of the English language she was! I will miss her as a colleague and a friend. May God grant peace to the family. Dorothy Davis (Minor H.S.)

My deepest sympathy is extended to the entire family of Ruby Hood. She and I were co-workers at Westfield High School (no longer exists). We will miss her very much. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Sallie Ephraim McMillan 856 McCary St. SW, Birmingham,AL 35211

With deepest sympathy. Karen you are in our prayers,Much Love! Mrs. Hood was "One of the Best - MHS 1979"

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.