Audrey A. Hood, 81, of Lusby, MD formerly of District Heights, MD passed away on August 13, 2010 in Solomons, MD. She was born on August 3, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late John and Bertie Cornnell Jacobs.

She was the beloved wife of James K. Hood whom she married on August 19, 1947 in Washington, DC.

Audrey worked as a cashier and homemaker. She loved singing, cooking, canning, gardening, and cake decorating and was a member of the Southern Calvert Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, May Seaton.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James K. Hood of Lusby, MD; children, James E. Hood of Fredericksburg, VA and Robert D. Hood and wife Susan of Lusby, MD; ex daughter in- law, Juanita Hood; grandchildren and spouses, Holly Shunk and Christian, Brandon Hood and Lara, Laura Hood, Shauna Hood, Andrew Hood, and Andrea Hood; great grandchildren, Mason Hood and Alyssa Hood.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 11 AM in the Olivet United Methodist Church with Rev. Faith Lewis officiating.

The family request contributions to made in Audrey's name to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or www.calverthospice.org.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.