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Doris Evangeline Chenault-Hood
1929 - 2020
Doris Chenault-Hood Obituary
In loving tribute to Mrs. Doris Evangeline Chenault-Hood.
On August 26, 2020 at 12:19 pm, Mrs. Doris Evangeline Chenault-Hood passed away from Natural Causes at the age of 91.
Born June 6, 1929 in Detroit to Walker and Julia Johnson and the youngest of 6 Siblings (Julia, Bertha, Ruby, Walker & Ulysses). Doris lived and worked in Detroit her entire life.
Doris excelled inside and in front of the Classroom. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1947 with the highest grade-point average and with more honors than anyone else in her class of 1947. Doris graduated from what is now known as Wayne State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education (1951) and also received her M.S. Degree in Education (1957). During her undergraduate years at Wayne University, Doris was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on December 1, 1949.
Doris achieved an exemplary and distinguished educational career. Her educational career started as a Special Education Teacher in the Detroit Public School System. Doris's drive and talent catapulted her to various positions including Supervisor of Homeroom Teachers, provided leadership for development of remedial reading and math prototypes for the Title I program, Director of Field Consultant Services for the Detroit Center for Professional Growth and Development at Wayne State University (the Teachers Teacher) and Principal of Chrysler Elementary School. After 35 years of exceptional educational service, Doris retired in 1986.
Doris was blessed and fortunate to have two loves of her life. In 1955, Doris married Victor I. Chenault Sr. an Educator like herself. They had two children, daughter Julie and son Victor. Doris and Victor were happily married for 29 yrs. Husband Victor and daughter Julie preceded Doris in death; 1984 and 1991 respectively. In 1993, Doris married Reverend, Dr. and former Councilman Nichols Hood II. Doris and Rev. Hood were happily married for 23 yrs. So, if you do the math that's 52 years of wedded bliss.
Doris truly and adamantly loved all aspects of her life; Loving God, her husbands, her loving children and devoted family and friends. Doris (Mom, Auntie D, and Grandma Doris) will be sorely missed by her Family, Dear Lifetime Friends, Students she touched and Colleagues. A Virtual Memorial to celebrate Doris's home going will be coming within the next few weeks. A traditional Memorial Celebration for Doris will be scheduled at the appropriate time.
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alain prather
September 23, 2020
She was a Close Friend to our family. I remember her support when my father died. I last saw her at services for my family members. She was active with my Sunday School at St Cyprians. Always kind and loving just a good person, we were fortunate to have in our lives.
Mae Ellis Micou
September 3, 2020
I considered Ms Doris a close friend that I met and came to love at PUCC. She will be missed.
Thomas & Marsha Webster
September 1, 2020
That it may never come again is what makes life so sweet. May you have more laughs and smiles, than tears, as you celebrate her life well lived and well lived.
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Patricia Johnson Peoples
August 31, 2020
Dear Victor, We are sorry to learn of the death of your mother and our first cousin, Doris. It is with heavy hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to you. We lost two Johnson cousins this past week, your mom and our brother, Arnold. We will always cherish the good memories between your family and ours. Linda fondly remembers babysitting for you and Julie back in the day while your parents were at work. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Love always, Gerri, Barbara, Betty, Patricia and Linda.
Sharon Madison
August 31, 2020
Mrs. Hood was an elegant, sophisticated, beautiful and intelligent role model for me and many women. Women like her, paved the way for women like me.
For that I am eternally grateful.
Rest in peace.
Vanessa Lane
August 30, 2020
She was a very loveable lady. I truly confided in her and respected her thoughts. Mrs. Hood will always hold a special place in my Heart ❤. I will truly miss her .
Elaine Nicks-Sherrod
August 30, 2020
Mrs. Doris Chenault-Hood was an articulate and intelligent lady that our family knew because of her family living next door to our uncle and aunt, Attorney Jesse & Elaine Williams. As we visited over the years from Tennessee, we shared their friendship as neighbors, keeping up with her through all of our life's passages. Doris will certainly be missed...Our condolences go out to her son Victor II, and the Hood Family. The Sherrod Family and Mary Elaine Williams.
Edda Whitfield Dickerson
August 30, 2020
I was blessed to know Doris Chenault Hood. I was impressed by her intellect. her friendly loving spirit, her kindness, and her openness. I met Doris many years ago at a house party where together we celebrated the 100th birthday of a dear mutual friend. I liked Doris immediately. Because she and Reverend Hood often showed their love to my daughter Elizabeth, my son-in-law Shaun, and my grandsons Jeremy and Joshua, I could not help being fond of Doris ,too. We were always genuinely glad to see each other even though it was not often. I am especially thankful for the time we spent together last year at Thanks
giving dinner at Shaun and Elizabeth's home where Doris told us she was very thankful for the blessing of memory. My sympathy and prayers are sent especially to Victor.
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