Sabrina Stewart

Beautifully said Mary.

Latanya Boyd

Pamela Wheeless

Amen to that Mary.  

I wish all all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year!!

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Greetings Class of '79 -

The memorial service for Willie Young's brother, Larry (Fish) Young will be:

Saturday, February 19, 2022 (12 Noon - 2 pm)

JK Johnson Funeral Home

6503 Old Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20748

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Willie Young and the Young family my deepest condolences on lost of your dear baby brother Larry (Fish) Young. This is so hard for me to write Fish, you will always hold a special place in my heart friend.  Willie, he is now free. R.I.P.  Boo

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Class of '79 -

My heart is so heavy ...  there are so many losses occurring ...  please pray for our classmates and their families -- grief is a process and we all handle it differently:

• Our classmate, Timothy Harris, celebrated the life of his son, Courtney "CT" Earl Harris earlier today at Evangel Cathedral. 
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• Our classmate, Patricia "Patty" Johnson, recently lost her Mom.  Please continue to keep Patty and her family in prayer!

And today, we were notified of the death of our classmate, Norma Jean Hood. She passed yesterday at Sibley Hospital.  We will provide more information when we receive it.

I love you Class of 1979 and I thank you for beautiful memories !!!

Charmaine 

Sabrina Stewart

Charmaine...my Lord...my prayers and condolences go out to the families and friends of everyone you just listed that is going through the painful loss of their loved one.

I am sitting in shock right now in regards to Norma.  She was such a sweet person.   Although I had not heard from her in a while, even after all of these years since we graduated,  she would reach out to me via this message forum just to say "hi" and see how I was doing.  May she rest in peace.

Ricardo Fleming

MY GOD!

Gloria J Wilder (Magruder)

Emmett Driggers

My prayers are with you all and the families affected by these losses.  Blessings and comfort. Thankful for each day. Grateful for the notification. God is faithful. 

Regina Anderson

So sorry to hear about the passing of Norma. I last saw her at Tech's 40th class reunion and we chatted and reminisced about high school.  She was very comical. RIP old friend! 

My condolences to Timmy and Patty during this difficult time. May God surround you with comfort and peace.

Tonya Pettaway (Stewart)

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Class of "79" I'm coming this morning with a heavy heart again we lost another classmate (Norma Hood) what a beautiful and spirit filled woman, Nora you was so much fun and your heart was full of love R.I.P., also to those who have lost love ones I pray for your strength, mainly I pray for your healing as you endure these heartbreaking losses.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

Pamela Nixon (Nixon-Mckisset)

Blessings on top of Blessings one and all ++ Good morning class of "1979"-

From my family to the Hood family, and other Tech Family members we've lost, our deepest condolences.

If not all, most of us are turning or turned this year "61" we were born in 1961, that will never happen again!!

May our Lord and Savior continue to bless us during our aging years, also keep us safe while experiencing this (global pandemic)!!

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to the class of 1979

1961"61" Let's celebrate

We are truly Blessed

Peace and  -- Pam Nixon

Sandra Broomfield (Weekes)

Praying for all the families of my classmates that are no longer here with us.  Praying for classmates who need comfort, peace, and love while grieving. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding rest on you all this day.

Joyce Lawrence (Williams)

Hello Techites,  

As I read through so many beautiful condolences, to celebrate our former classmates, I also want to celebrate those who remain, the class of 79, we in our 60's ya'll!!!  Be sure you live life to the fullest, no, there are no words to express those who have transitioned to our eternal home, so soon, but those who know and love God, they're no longer in pain.  They're rejoicing with family and friends who have welcomed them home, to God be the glory.  So it's not good bye, but see you later...we have been blessed we lived to know so many, we got to share their stories as we conversated, laughed and loved on each other.  I didn't realized the number of messages I've missed, b/c I haven't been on the site for awhile, one was from Norma Hood, a beautiful spirit, we would lose contact and catch up, and didn't miss a beat! ... and others we've lossed it hit me.  So keep living!  Keep God close, what will your legacy say about you...how you love and trusted our lord and saviour? As our familes grow, we lose some but always birth new people in your circle, then introduce them to our awesome God. Please know he got this, everything and everyone belongs to him, we're blessed to have known so many. Never take it for granted, always celebrate what you have, and what you've lossed. It's life, live in a way we show gratitude for it everyday.  Trust, love, and  believe this is not the last you'll see of  those who have gone before us.  Always keep the faith and share his mercy!  

Bruce Holliday

My condolences to the the Hood family. Such a sweet girl that I took several classes with and shared many a laugh with at Tech.  RIP dearest Norma. 

Mary Alexander

Rest in Peace Norma, I know your smile is lighting up heaven.

Theresa Scott (Kwakye)

Fond memories of Norma, may she rest in peace.

Eric Wood

I have so many fond memories of Norma, from Backus Jr High to Mckinley High School.God has just added another flower in his bouquet.  Rest on Norma until we meet again.

Eric

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family of Norma Hood.  Norma was such a fun loving friend and kept me laughing all the time.  She will truly be missed.  Rest in Paradise my precious friend.

Latanya Boyd

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

From Anthony Hood (Norma's brother):

Dear Family and Friends of Norma Jean Hood:

"Celebration of Life" services for Norma will be livestreamed on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The family truly appreciates you livestreaming the service instead of coming in person. We want everyone to stay safe and observe COVID-19 precautions by avoiding the three C’s: spaces that are closed, crowded, or involve close contact. Thank you in advance for your understanding and we hope you will tune in and join us as we celebrate the wonderful person Norma was before she left us to start her new Heavenly life.

To watch the livestream, go to the Precious Memories Funeral website link below. Click on Norma's picture and scroll down and click the "Livestream" link. (If you would like, you can go to the website now to set a reminder for the service.)

preciousmemoriesfunerals.com

If you would like to make a donation in honor of Norma, click on the "Donations" link. Select the amount you would like to donate and click next. You will then need to fill in the boxes with the following information:

State: Select “District of Columbia” from the

drop-down menu

City: Type “Washington”

Charity Name: Type “Stoddard Baptist Home”

and click “Search”

Select: Stoddard Baptist Home and click

“Next” and fill out your payment

information

Select: “Donate”

Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home Mission enjoys a rich legacy of commitment to caring for its residents and their families. Since opening our doors in 1902, we’ve helped thousands of people meet the challenges of aging with grace and dignity, allowing them to continue leading lives of purpose and joy.

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Hello Class of '79 -

Today I ask that you please pray for our classmate, Tracy Fennell, and her family, in the transition of her father, Mr. Eric Hughes, this morning. 

And, if you have ever attended the Alumni Association banquet usually held in November, then most likely you also met Tracy's mom, Mrs. Norma (Tibbs) Hughes, Class of 1958!  Please pray especially for her as well in the loss of her husband!  

We will notify you of the arrangements when available.

Blessings.

Charmaine