Nell B.

Hood

Nell Benton Hood was born on May 15, 1934 in her family home on Hansell Street in Thomasville, Georgia; the daughter of Harvey Eugene Benton and Ethel Bloodsworth Benton Jones.

She was united in marriage to George Daniel Hood in Thomasville, Georgia on April 19, 1950.

After 14 years of working for Coats and Clarks, the local thread mill, Nell went on to become a medical secretary for Dr. Holloway in Thomasville, then Dr. Auburn Chitty in Moultrie, Georgia.  After retirement Nell served many families as an in-home caregiver for local seniors in our community.  She was a dedicated Pentecostal and found great comfort in her church attendance and daily bible studies.

Nell was a determined survivor, one who respected the Lord.

She is survived by her sons, Donnie Hood, Sr.  (Lisa), and Kenny Hood, Sr.  (Liz); grandchildren, Donnie Hood Jr., Julie Hood James, Jennifer Hood, Justin Hood (Amy), Iris Atkinson (Adam), Kenny Hood, Jr. and several great grandchildren; siblings, Estelle Watson, Gail Davis, Glen Jones, and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her friends and neighbors at Legacy Village, including Mrs. Dot Smith, who was so good to visit and read the bible to her daily.

Nell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George D. Hood, siblings, Pat Patterson, Bernice Brooks, Clyde D. Benton, James Jones, and Larry Jones.

Nell was blessed by the care she received from Legacy Village and Georgia Hospice Care staff during her brief time in their care.  Her family is especially thankful for the kind and compassionate souls who comforted and cared for her during this last season of her life.

Graveside services will be officiated by Reverend Wendy Mohler-Seib at Laurel Hill Cemetery, on Friday, April 25, 2025 @ 11:00am.