Rachel Chawk Hood

Rachel Chawk Hood, a true Steel Magnolia lady who was devoted to her family, died January 2, 2019. A native of Glasgow, Ky. “Hoppy,’’ as she was nicknamed by her dad, studied pre med and graduated from Vanderbilt University. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a WAVE, serving in World War II. Rachel married Thomas W. Chawk and had four sons. She was suddenly widowed and devoted formidable strength to raising her children alone. She was a registered medical technologist and later taught at Dunedin High School. She was a member of the Dunedin Country Club. Mrs. Hood was a lifelong music lover, having played the violin. Survivors include three sons: Thomas Joel Chawk, (Sandi), David Chawk, (David Newcombe), Terry Chawk, daughter-in-law Bev Chawk, grandchildren, Joel and Matthew Chawk. Mrs. Hood was predeceased by her parents, Joel and Cordelia Gillenwater, husbands Thomas W. Chawk, Col. David Hood, her son, Gary Chawk. The family wishes to thank her caregiver, Carol Walker, for her devoted service over the past 9 years. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Medical Care, 204 N. Race St., Glasgow, KY, 42141, communitymedicalcare.org. For service information, visit the family’s personalized online Guestbook @ www.SylvanAbbey.com.