JULIA (JUDY) ELLEN HOOD

Julia (Judy) Ellen Hood, 85, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born in Avon, Maine, to Bertha and Cecil White. Julia was predeceased by her two brothers, Ernest and Carl White. She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Malcom Hood; her daughters, Cindy Nipp (Ralph), Carla Laukhuf (Jason); son, Gregory Hood (Kelli); grandchildren, Mallory Hood, Casey Hood, Lindsey Hood, Ben Hood, Julia Laukhuf, Carissa Laukhuf, and great-grandchild, Aria Hood.

Julia lived out her passion caring for the elderly, beginning as a nurse’s aide and then received her nursing degree from Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing at the age 44. She worked in nursing homes in Ohio and later in Maine.

In their retirement years, Julia and her husband, spent their time between Florida and Maine, and finally decided to move to Florida permanently in 2002. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, watching her birds and activities with her friends. She enjoyed singing in the choir at church, and her most favorite solo was “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.” Julia never met a stranger and would have long conversations with people she just met, always leaving with a smile.

Saturday, March 12, at 11 a.m., a memorial service will be held at Yankeetown Community Church, with Pastor Dennis Hamill officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider donating to Yankeetown Community Church, 4640 Highway 40 West, Box 88, Yankeetown, Florida.

Arrangements are under the care of Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River, Florida.