Neva Joyce Hood

Joyce was born May 7, 1947 in Weatherford, Texas and was the daughter of Eveletta Joyce and Marshall Dewitt Underwood. She was predeceased by her brother, Rodney Dewitt Underwood. Her early childhood was spent in Manhattan Beach, California, then the family moved back to Smyer, Texas when Joyce was nine years old. On January 6, 1964, she married her soulmate, Larry Bentley Hood. They were just shy of 57 years together.

Joyce began work for Braniff Airlines in 1976. She was valedictorian of her Braniff class and was the Sunshine Person. She began her career at American Airlines in 1981 as a ticket agent and went on to work as a gate agent, new hire supervisor and administrative manager before accepting flight attendant supervisor at DFW. She was selected for special assignment as a member of the TWA flight service transition team and led emergency procedure training for flight attendants. She retired in 2003 leaving behind many great friends.

Joyce and Larry were Greeters at White's Chapel United Methodist Church for many years. She never forgot a name and members looked forward to her smiling face and warm hug every Sunday. She also was a Stephen Minister at White's Chapel, dedicated to being a friend to those experiencing problems.

Joyce was an incredible person. Her mission in life was to love Jesus, love others and always help people feel better about themselves. She wanted all her friends to be one big happy family. She called her garden her "Happy Place" and loved working and relaxing there with friends and her precious dog, Rose. Joyce was loved and will be missed by many from every aspect of her life. She touched the lives of everyone she met and left each feeling the love of Christ that shone through her. "Well done, Good and Faithful Servant."

Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Larry; stepson, Larry B. Hood, II and wife, Tamera of Abilene, TX; beloved brother-law, J. Carroll Hood and partner, Cecilia Mullen, Keller, TX; cousins, Barbara Keeton and husband, C. H. of Hale Center, TX, Diane Altman and husband Barry of Smyer, TX and Sue Jeffcoat and husband, Jimmy of Breckenridge, TX and other wonderful family and many dear and loving friends.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for December 18, 2020 at White's Chapel United Methodist Church, Southlake, Texas. Due to current Covid restrictions, attendance will be limited to family and close friends. Please contact the family regarding attendance.

Memorials may be sent to White's Chapel Untied Methodist Church or the Humane Society of North Texas/Keller.

If you wish to send flowers in honor of Mrs. Hood, please contact Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 or http://www.liliumflorals.com.