Helen E. Hood was born May 5, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to Richard Thompson and Martha Lindsay. She attended Atkins High School, worked for National Linen for many years and was a faithful member of St. Peter's World Outreach Center for twenty plus years. In her spare time, Helen loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Hood, Sr. and two children, Sandra Hood (Charles) and Teaka Hood.

She leaves to cherish fond memories of her, nine children; Cynthia Hood, Earl C. Hood Jr., Kit Hood (Gail ), Romel Hood, Sammy Hood (Theresa), Marilyn Lyons (George), Robert Hood (Darlene), Matthew Hood and Erica Robinson (Stephon).  She lived to see four generations with 28 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother Dana Madanere; and dearest family friend Mr. Jesse Martin.

Her work is now complete. She finished her race and now she is in the hands of her Heavenly Father.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday December 6, 2019 at St. Peter's World Outreach Center. The family will receive friends from 10:30 am-11:00 am at the church. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.