Obituary for E. Duane Rhoton Hood
E. Duane Rhoton Hood, 84, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord (her happy place) Monday, August 9, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a short illness.
She was born January 12, 1937, in Kingsport, to the late Arthur and Mabel Claman Rhoton.
Duane was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, going to the beach and was an avid animal lover. Duane especially loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events.
She was the retired owner of Hood’s Treasure Basket and a member of Harmony Presbyterian Church but was presently attending Higher Ground Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Duane was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Hood; maternal and paternal grandparents; special friend, Lois Anderson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Anita Hood; son, Robbie Hood; grandchildren, Florica and Jackson Hood, Lauren McNew and husband, Trevor and Holly Hood; great-grandchildren, Oakley, Hudson and Lynley McNew; special friend, Julie Rader.
The family will receive friends Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 5:00-6:45 pm at Higher Ground Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating. Music will be provided by the H.G.B.C. choir.
A Graveside Service will be conducted Friday, August 13, 2021, at 11:00 am at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Masonic Garden. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those attending the service should meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Higher Ground Baptist Church, 1625 Lynn Garden Drive, Kingsport, TN 37665.