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

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

Sending my condolences and love and comfort for Tracy, her mom and her family. So sorry to hear this news. Praying for you sister in your time of sorrow. God is your strength!

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Tracy, may his love forever comfort you and may his memories always put a smile on your face.  My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and may she and all the family be comforted and your strength be mother's strength at this time. God bless you.

Sabrina Stewart

Tracy....I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father.  My condolences to you and your entire family.  RIP Mr. Hughes.

Tonya Pettaway (Stewart)

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Greetings Classmates -

The service for Tracy Fennell's dad will be Monday, March 21, 2022. Thank you in advance for continuing to support and pray for Tracy and her family. 

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.  May God's loving arms comfort you and your family always.  

Rhonda

Shaune Allen

Hopefully, some of you have come across the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. If not there are many ways to get there the most direct being https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages. There was also a program that occured at the Goddard Space Flight Center yesterday. It is on YouTube.

Tonight, Webb will be the focus of NOVA:

"Ultimate Space Telescope" premieres today (July 13) at 9 p.m. EDT (8 p.m. CDT) on PBS NOVA.

So, here is a photo from French Guiana last fall during Launch Site Preparations (That Ariane V rocket is not the real thing but a model). Hopefully, you can blow it up. You will see one cautious person wearing a mask. If you blow it up you will see him representing. Yep, we were and are in the house. As you marvel at this engineering and scientific marvel understand that the McKinley family and '79 in particular was a part of the team.

I was the Launch Site Electrical Lead so those in this photo are a part of my team. We had our own control room but we had no cameras since we were directly responsible for the Observatory and its interface to the Launcher. I am sure if things had not gone as well as it has, my name would have be plastered throughout the news but... that did not happen. The launch was almost perfect, the deployments all worked, and commissioning is now complete.

Enjoy the images and marvel, as I do, at what could produce all of this and how we just became insignificant in the universal scheme.

Share with your children, grandchildren, family, friends. Hopefully they will be inspired to do something great.

GOD Bless you all!

Shaune

Sabrina Stewart

Great job Shaun!   The images were absolutely amazing.   Thank you and your team for a job well done.  

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Good Morning Classmates -

Please pray for Willie Young and his family, in the loss of his oldest brother, Ronald Joseph Young, McKinley Class of 1966. This loss is especially difficult for their family, in that it is the third brother who has transitioned within the past two years.

Arrangements will be provided when available.

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Willie Young, I  am sorry for your lost.  My deepest sympathy, I'm praying for you and your families' strength as you prepare for another great lost.  Love you, JJ

Sabrina Stewart

Wow....I'm so sorry to hear this Willie.  My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your brother.   I understand oh too well how rough it is to lose multiple siblings in such a short span.   Praying that God comforts you and your family through this difficult time.

Tonya Pettaway (Stewart)

Latanya Boyd

Bruce Holliday

My deepest condolences to you Willie Young and family.

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

Willie, I'm so sorry to hear about Ronnie passing.  Our families grew up together.  May God provide the strength you need during this hurtful time.  Love You.

Rhonda

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Willie and the entire Young family during this most difficult time of bereavement.  May each one of you find comfort and peace in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ. Rest in Paradise Ronnie.

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Hello Class of '79 -

We have been notified of the deaths of two more of our classmates ...  Please pray for these families ...  

(1)  Mark Whitlock transitioned on Saturday, September 24th.   

(2)  Natalie Miller transitioned on Friday, September 23rd. 

We don't have any further details at this time.  

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.  I am sadden to hear of the lost of my classmates. I pray that their family and friends treasure them in their hearts and hold tight to thier favorite memories. RIP Mark and Natalie