She was born in Akron on June 22, 1928 to the late John R. and Myrtle (Wasson) Hood. Alma was a beautician for many years and attended Grace Baptist Church. She also loved to travel and listen to gospel music and was always praying for and uplifting others. She especially loved being with her family, who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert; brother, John; and sisters, Edith and Edwinna. She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Jim) Reich of Tallmadge and Becky (Bobby) Nunn of Florida; son, Jim of Ravenna; grandchildren, Krista and Mike Reich; and brother, Carl (Miriam) Hood whom the children especially thank for all the love and support they gave.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 704 N. Firestone Blvd., with Rev. Willie Smith officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
We know your first Christmas in Heaven will be wonderful!
She was born in Akron on June 22, 1928 to the late John R. and Myrtle (Wasson) Hood. Alma was a beautician for many years and attended Grace Baptist Church. She also loved to travel and listen to gospel music and was always praying for and uplifting others. She especially loved being with her family, who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert; brother, John; and sisters, Edith and Edwinna. She is survived by her daughters, Robin (Jim) Reich of Tallmadge and Becky (Bobby) Nunn of Florida; son, Jim of Ravenna; grandchildren, Krista and Mike Reich; and brother, Carl (Miriam) Hood whom the children especially thank for all the love and support they gave.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 704 N. Firestone Blvd., with Rev. Willie Smith officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
We know your first Christmas in Heaven will be wonderful!
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