Gladys Hood's Obituary
Gladys Hood
October 26, 1928-July 7, 2023
94 years old
Gladys was raised and schooled in West Fairview PA.
She married Charles William Hood who preceded her in death in 1979.
In 2003, she retired to Seaford DE and the last two years of her life were spent living with daughter Marie at Plantation Lakes in Millsboro DE.
Her three daughters are: Marie Van Der Wall (James) of Millsboro DE, Sandy D’Agostino of Blairsville GA, and Gladys Charlene Gutierrez (Santiago) of Dayton OH. Her stepson Charles Edward Hood lives in Los Angeles CA.
Her grandchildren are Charlene Michelle of Williamstown NJ and Charles Hood Jr (Chuckie) of Cape May NJ., Nicole Barr of Camden DE, Valarie Walls of Milford DE, Jay Van Der Wall of Albuquerque NM, Scott Van Der Wall of Nashville TN, Karen Halsey of Safety Harbor FL, Tom Sterner of Bradenton FL, Christina Ilsley of Dayton OH, and Brad Ilsley of Dayton OH.
There are twenty great-grandchildren.
Gladys’ first occupation was as a waitress. Then she worked for the Rahway (NJ) police department as a well-known and beloved crossing guard. And for ten years the Milford (DE) Hardees was her place of employment. She was so valued there that she became the highest paid hourly worker at any Hardees in DE.
She loved to watch TV, especially the Game Show Network, and many VHS tapes graced her home. Her plate collection and her spoon collection were quite extensive. And she was always doing a jigsaw puzzle on a table.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 22 at 11:00 AM conducted by her son-in-law Rev. Dr. James C. Van Der Wall. It will be at Conley’s United Methodist Church - 33106 Jolyn’s Way near Lewes DE. A fellowship meal will follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gladys’ name can be sent to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
FLORISTS - ANY FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH.
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