Edith Evelyn Hood

Edith Evelyn Hood obituary, Cottontown, TN

Edith Evelyn Hood

Edith Hood Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sellars Family Heritage at Portland on Feb. 24, 2026.
Ms. Edith Evelyn Hood, age 84 of Cottontown, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at Signature Health Care and Rehab in Portland, Tennessee. She was born on January 17th, 1942 in Portland, Tennessee to the late Elbert Dillard and Lovie Elizabeth Dillard.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband who passed away 10 years ago, Jerry Hood; and her two brothers, Gilbert Dillard and Clifton Dillard.

She is survived by her children, Janet Devoursney, Brenda Traughber and Frieta Dixon; 4 grandchildren; special friends, Thomas and Jeanette Hill; and many loving cousins.

The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service to celebrate Ms. Edith Hood's life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by Sellars Family Heritage at Portland, 610 N. Broadway Street, Portland, TN 37148. (615)325-5010, obit line (615)325-9725. Online condolences can now be made at www.sellarsfh.com.

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Sellars Family Heritage at Portland

610 N. Broadway St. PO Box 546, Portland, TN 37148

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