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Joy Hood

We are very sad to announce the passing of Joy Hood on July 20, 2015. Joy was a dedicated COCA volunteer including helping as a facilitator and presenter in the STS program. She was well known in the community as a former teacher and school principal. She will be missed by many. May she rest in peace and love.

From the Denver Post:

Joy Sherrol Hood, Denver. Wife of Frederick Hood. Mother of Mardi Boin & Joni (Kory) Zisman. Stepmother of Kevin (Brenda) Hood. Sister of Stan (Pat) Lankowitz & Debbie (Dennis) Martinez. Grandmother of Noah Hood. Celebration of Life, Denver Botanic Gardens, Sunday, July 26, Pre-Service Reception 1-2pm; Service 2-2:30pm; Post-Service Reception 2:30-4pm. No flowers please, donations can be made to Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance http://www.colo-ovariancancer.org/donate or a GOFUNDME page at http://www.gofundme.com/SharingJoy (to continue Joy's philanthropy).

Obituary published in DenverPost.com from July 23 to July 24, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/denverpost/obituary.aspx?n=joy-hood&pid=175345860#sthash.LJM6P60m.dpuf

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