The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, July 27, 1996               TAG: 9607270163
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                           LENGTH:   23 lines

MINNIE B. HOOD

Minnie B. Hood, of the 1200 block of West 27th St., died July 25, 1996, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Mrs. Hood, a native of Greenville County, S.C., was the daughter of the late Lula Mays Burks. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Chesapeake. She retired from National Linen Service after 35 years of service.

Survivors include her husband, Samuel Hood Sr. of the home; three daughters, Lomena Johnson, Robbie Griffin, Doreen Ricks; three sons, Samuel Hood Jr., William Hood, Vernon M. Fareed (Hood); 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday by the Rev. James E. Edwards in Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 3001-A Indian River Road, Chesapeake. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. The family will receive friends at Riddick Funeral Service Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and at other times at 1277 W. 27th St.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB