Barbara L. Hood, age 87 of York, NE died Friday, May 1, 2026 in York. She was born on December 29, 1938 to Fredrick and Lily (May) Koehler in Cement, OK. On October 4, 1957 she was united in marriage to Willis L. Hood in Cement, OK.
Barbara embraced faith from an early age and was an active and dedicated member of churches of Christ in Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Minnesota, Hawaii, and most recently Nebraska. Barb was a faithful Christian wife and mother. She supported her husband and followed him all over the country making a sanctuary for her family and the many people privileged to be in her circle of influence.
During those years she worked as an alterationist for JCPenney, a church secretary, and a homemaker, not to support a career, but to support a family.
She raised her three daughters to think for themselves. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to explore their talents and be their own person. She believed in raising children to be what God meant them to be. Barb loved life and encouraged everyone around her to embrace the blessing of joy. She enjoyed playing games, doing puzzles, and planning experiences. She was creative and dabbled in sewing, painting, gardening, jewelry making, and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her husband Willis of York, children Jamie (Joe) Hendrix of York, Leanna (Glenn) Hawley of York, Shannon (Brian) Swedock of Eagan, MN, grandchildren Amber (Steve) Webb of Pleasant Garden, NC, Joe Hendrix III (fiancé Tammy Suzuki) of Coopertino, CA, Jared Hawley of York, London (Ray) Howell of Hutchinson, KS, Melora (Nick) Pappas of Cambridge, MN, Zeke Swedock of Eagan, MN, great-grandchildren Cole Webb of Pleasant Garden, NC, Chloe Howell, Michael Howell, both of Hutchinson, KS, and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
A memorial service will be held at the East Hill Church of Christ on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 PM. Private graveside services will be held in Greenwood Cemetery in York. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be directed to Flaming Pine Youth Camp in Cook, MN.