She was born in Lincoln County on December 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles Millard and Inez Nettles Warlick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters LaDell Rhoney, Sallie Glenn, Madge Heavner, Martha George, and Faye Lockman; brothers Ralph Warlick and Zakie Warlick.
She was owner operator of Jo’s Beauty Shop, and retired from Fred T. Foard after 25 years of service. Jo was a member of Christ Church- Mt. View.
She is survived by her husband Dean Hood of the home; daughters Donna Deitz and husband Steve of Newton and Jennifer Joyner and husband Lee of Andalusia, AL; a son Durayne Hood and wife Chyrl of Vale; grandchildren, Mandy Weaver and husband Daniel of Hickory, Jessica Coleman and husband Richard of Mooresville, Sharon Patrick and husband Michael of Troy, AL, Ben Deitz and wife Heather of Newton, Brian Joyner and wife Dena of Vale; great grandchildren Emmery Weaver, Faith Wright, Loralei Coleman, Felicity Deitz, Rebecca Patrick, RC Coleman, Holden Deitz, Caleb Joyner, Asher Joyner and Abraham Coleman; and sister Catherine Waters of Vale.
A special thank you to the caregivers; Ruth Willis, Linda Holtsclaw and Nancy Sailors.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020 from 1:00pm to 2:45pm at Christ Church-Mt. View.
Memorial service will follow at 3:00pm at Christ Church-Mt. View with Pastor Charles Kyker officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to Christ Church Mt. View Campus, 2416 Zion Church Road, Hickory, NC 28602 or Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
