Elizabeth Bell "Betty" Hood

HOOD Elizabeth "Betty" Bell Hood, 93, Columbia, Mo., formerly of California, Mo., passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at Columbia Manor in Columbia, Mo. She was born May 9, 1914, in Liberty, Mo., the daughter of William Edward and Myrtle Griffith Bell, who preceded her in death. She was married on August 31, 1935, in Liberty, Mo. to H.J. Hood, who passed away March 28, 1973. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1931. She was a member of California First Baptist Church where she spent many years working in the church nursery. Betty enjoyed volunteering at Wood Place Library. She was on the Senior Housing Board, was a Treasurer for many years for Old Salem Cemetery Association and worked at the State Capitol. Survivors include: four daughters, Susan Bell Hood of Montgomery, Ala., Mary Elizabeth Collins and her husband, Larry of Columbia, Mo., Martha Ann Hood of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Ruth Ellen Davis-Hall and her husband, Tony of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services in California, Mo. Officiating will be Chaplain Bill Smart. Burial will be in Old Salem Cemetery north of California, Mo. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 23, 2007, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Old Salem Cemetery, c/o Ruth Hohman, 606 S. Cooper Street, California, MO 65018 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Service in California, Mo.